Find out how air helps your compost reach its full potential and how to ensure your compost has the best air circulation.
The fastest way to turn kitchen and garden waste into compost is aerobic composting. Aerobic literally means ‘with air’ – so as you can imagine, air is pretty important for aerobic composting! In this post, we’re going to dig a little into the science of why it’s important, what happens when it’s not present, as …
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Aerobic composting is a process that uses microorganisms that require air to break down organic matter into compost. In fact, the word “Aerobic’ literally means “with air”. The microorganisms that require air in this process include aerobic bacteria, fungi, and physical decomposers. Aerobic composting produces heat, water, and carbon dioxide (CO2). While CO2 is classified …
What is Aerobic Composting? Unlocking the Key to Faster, Better Compost Read More »
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 …
Study Highlights Importance of Oxygen In Early Stages of Composting Read More »
Free Air Space (abbreviated to FAS) refers to the air pockets created in compost piles. In many guides to composting, a huge amount of focus is given the Carbon: Nitrogen ratio. While this plays a role in composting, getting the C:N right is both difficult and less important than you might imagine. In contrast, FAS …
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