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What Are Compostable Products
The term "compostable" refers to a product or material that can biodegrade in a specific, human-driven environment. Unlike the completely natural process of biodegradation, composting requires human intervention.
In the composting process, microorganisms break down organic matter with the help of humans, who provide the water, oxygen, and organic matter needed to optimize conditions. The composting process usually takes a few months or 1 to 3 years. The time is affected by variables such as oxygen, water, light and the type of composting environment.
In the composting process, microorganisms break down organic matter with the help of humans, who provide the water, oxygen, and organic matter needed to optimize conditions. The composting process usually takes a few months or 1 to 3 years. The time is affected by variables such as oxygen, water, light and the type of composting environment.
Two Main Types Of Composting
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Residential Composting
Residential Composting involves collecting food scraps in a garbage can or pile, mixing them with yard waste, and periodically breaking them down into more basic organic matter. For this reason, you can't break down things like meat, cheese, and fish in a residential garbage can due to the fact that there simply won't be enough heat generated.
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Commercial Composting
Commercial Composting involves sifting and sorting through organic and inorganic materials, breaking them down with chippers and grinders, and creating optimal conditions of moisture, temperature, and oxygen. As a result, commercial composters are able to break down more complex products than home composters.
