Action - Composting
20% of members are reducing their footprint with this action!
Composting is the process of storing organic waste and letting it decompose into compost, which can be used as a fertilizer. There are many benefits of composting, including reducing the load on landfills, returning nutrients food chain, and reducing greenhouse has emissions.
The reduction in GHG emissions come from several areas. First, it is believed that organic waste in a landfill is a net emitter of GHG. Compost is considered a carbon sink, meaning it absorbs GHG. Second, by using compost as a fertilizer no energy and emissions are required to manufacture and transport a commercial fertilizr.
Known benefits and costs
| Annual CO2 Savings | 100 - 350 kg |
|---|---|
| 220 - 770 lbs | |
| Annual Cash Savings | $0 - $100 |
| Initial Cost | $0 - $100 |
| Time to pay for itself | 0.0 - 0.0 years |
| CO2 saved per year per initial dollar invested | 1.00 - 350.00 kg |
* These value ranges were taken from many sources including product documentation, published reports, and the reference material linked here.
Reference Links
 | Composting Info Sheet |
| Reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost - why it's important! |
| Eco-Landscaping Tips |
| How to Make Compost, a Composting Guide |