Where Does Organic Waste Come From?

Organic waste, or biodegradable waste, is a natural refuse type that comes from plants or animals. It comes in manifold forms – biodegradable plastics, food waste, green waste, paper waste, manure, human waste, sewage, and slaughterhouse waste.

How is Organic Waste Converted into Compost?

The method of composting is started by shredding the plant matter, then adding water, and ensuring proper aeration by regularly turning the mixture when open piles are used. In this process, the waste must be appropriately broken down, and fungi, earthworms, and other detritivores help in breaking down the materials.

Is Kitchen Waste Biodegradable?

Biodegradable waste includes leftover food, fruit and vegetable peelings, soft shells, seeds, leaves, flowers, twigs, branches, stems as well as entrails of fish, fowl and other animals, noted NSWMC.