The Dirty Paybacks: Advantages of Composting

Composting  may literally be viewed as a dirty job. Depending on the type of composting process that you attempt, you may find yourself immersed in dirt and other external elements that other people normally wouldn't want to get involved with....

Image via WikipediaHowever, the dirt has its own paybacks, and here are just some of the advantages of composting that you may want to tell your friends about if you are to convince them that composting is worth their time as well as yours. 

1. It agrees with nature.

The very first advantage of composting is that it agrees with nature. It is all-natural and you will not have to clash with the forces of nature to be able to do it. In fact, you are actually contributing to the natural scheme of things if you are constantly taking care of your compost pile.

2. It helps the people involved to be more meticulous and mindful.

Composting requires rigorous monitoring. The ratio of Carbon to Nitrogen, the temperature of the compost materials, and also the activity in the compost as it develops need to be closely monitored to ensure that it will not go passive and yield less than its maximum potential. Being able to take good care of your compost not only helps nature but it also helps you become more mindful of your surroundings and the workings of the earth and nature.

Image via Wikipedia3. It allows you to make good use of organic materials which would have otherwise been counted as trash.

Composting lessens the garbage in your home. Since what you would otherwise put in your garbage bag may now be placed in the compost pit, it will also help you in your garbage management. On a larger scale, there will be less need for dumping site spaces and less probability for landslides on mounds of garbage being added to on a frequent basis.

4. It's flexible: you can add or subtract materials as you go along.

The flexibility of composting materials lies in the fact that most of the materials are readily available anywhere. You can add or subtract materials at any time you please and in any conceivable quantity just as long as it doesn't interfere with the ratios you are maintaining for your compost.

5. There are numerous resources and support groups online and offline.

Support groups are readily available for composting enthusiasts on a global scale. Especially with the emergence of global warming issues, the need for environmental solutions is on the forefront. A good way to expand one's network and establish ties that last with other like-minded individuals is to participate in related groups and engage in activities that are universal. Composting is one such activity.

Image via Wikipedia6. For farmers, it brings in higher revenue.

Farmers can be more profitable if they yield better crops from better soil. Better soil can be obtained by having healthy compost to fertilize their land. This can actually increase their profits and keep the sources of the profits healthy and thriving for all seasons, which contributes to the health and prosperity of your local community.

7. It costs virtually nothing.

Aside from the manual labor and the gathering of materials readily available  virtually anywhere, composting costs nothing - God does all the work! The actual costs are inconsequential compared to the returns that composting can bring the people and the planet.

Overall, composting accelerates positive and holistic processes which are beneficial for plants, animals and humans.