We randomly eliminate our organic waste, food waste or we can call bio-degradable waste but we can use it for our benefit.
What is composting?
A composting is an environmental friendly solid waste treatment method also called biological transformation. Basically composting is done with degradable solid wastes.
Composting can be classified in two types
Commercial composting : Commercial composting is large scale of composting which is designed to handle high amount of organic waste.
Non-commercial or Backyard composting : Non-commercial or Backyard composting is an attractive simple method of managing organic waste at home.
How is composting possible in our home? Here's is an easy idea you just need a compost bin, some newspapers, cardboard and your bio-degradable waste, wallah you're done in a small space.
In context of Nepal, It's easy to maintain compost bin on a small area be it your backyard or terrace. A compost bi is easily available in the market also distribution of compost bin is effectively carried out in Kathmandu valley .
Is it possible backyard composting in our home?
Why not? of-course it's possible
What do i need for backyard composting?
You need a space to build a compost bin, this could be empty trash bin or you can get a compost bin from KMC'S Environment department or can contact ENPHO .
To compose we need the proper amount of Carbon and Nitrogen ratio so we can use dried leaves for carbon and some newspaper's or cardboard for nitrogen.
Set a dry compost bin in a dry shady area.
Mix organic waste, leaves, papers, grass etc, also don't forget to moisten the shredded dry pieces
keep this mixture on the compost bin and leaving some space on the top and cover the compost with a trap to lock the moisture. You can stir periodically with a shovel to help them to break down.
You can use animal, plant waste
You should avoid meat,fish scraps in a compost bin.
A properly managed compost bin will not produce any odor and the mulch should get ready from two months to two years. You can also make a compost pile indoor in a small space. You can need to keep record of waste going in the bin and your manure should get ready within two to five weeks.
You can use the manure as a soil fertilizer which is great for gardening and indoor plants.
What do you think about composting now and have you started composting? was it helpful for you?
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