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What Is Humus? The Famous Soil And Compost Element That Probably Doesn’t Exist

Humous has been hailed as a miracle soil ingredient, a nutrient-rich, spongy material that will deliver almost permanent benefits to the soil.  But recent research has thrown this belief into question, with some scientists even declaring the ‘death of humus.’ So, does humus even exist – and does it even matter?  What is humus? The

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Wake Forest University In North Carolina Expands Composting Initiatives

Feb 18th, 2023 Wake Forest University in North Carolina has been expanding its waste-reduction initiatives since 2018, furthering its composting facilities around campus. The university’s Office of Sustainability has noted students’ support of these initiatives and plans to continue expanding composting options to other dorms in 2023. While the Office of Sustainability has been providing

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Study Highlights Importance of Oxygen In Early Stages of Composting

15th Feb 2023 Composting is essentially the breakdown of organic materials by bacteria. Typically, Aerobic (with air) is widely considered the best method by home composters.  But what happens when the process is interrupted at the start of the composting process and does it matter if this interruption is only temporary? That’s what scientists from

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