Why Compost?
Whether you're an avid gardener or never want to plant a plant, we all have reasons to compost...
Waste Reduction - Over half of all waste occupying US landfills is organic matter. Most of this material can be composted in one way or another - doing so preserves space in our landfills for items with no current alternative.
Climate Change - Organic matter that breaks down in an anaerobic environment, as is the case in most landfills, generates methane. Methane is a greenhouse gas up to 80 times as potent as carbon dioxide, making landfills significant contributors to the climate crisis.
Soil amendment - If you do garden, then composting is your ticket to free, high-quality, and natural fertilizer! Not only does compost provide essential plant nutrients, it also bolsters the soil ecosystem, which has been shown to grow hardier, more disease-resistant plants.
Waste Reduction - Over half of all waste occupying US landfills is organic matter. Most of this material can be composted in one way or another - doing so preserves space in our landfills for items with no current alternative.
Climate Change - Organic matter that breaks down in an anaerobic environment, as is the case in most landfills, generates methane. Methane is a greenhouse gas up to 80 times as potent as carbon dioxide, making landfills significant contributors to the climate crisis.
Soil amendment - If you do garden, then composting is your ticket to free, high-quality, and natural fertilizer! Not only does compost provide essential plant nutrients, it also bolsters the soil ecosystem, which has been shown to grow hardier, more disease-resistant plants.
Resources
Backyard Composting - Created in partnership with the City of Asheville
Composting Brochure - Created in partnership with the City of Asheville
| Composting Brochure.pdf |