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Benefits of Compost
What are the Benefits of Compost
Compost, when used correctly, saves money through reduced maintenance costs, ensures your project is moresustainable, and increases your project’s overall likelihood of success among other environmental benefits (download factsheet here). The US Composting Council has collaborated with Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) to create a list of benefits of compost backed up by research. The benefits of compost include those listed below.     Conserves WaterIn addition to helping to manage stormwater, compost can also conserve water due to its ability to retain and efficiently transfer water. This both helps the environment and makes your project more drought resistant. Read More Reduces WasteWaste reduction is another benefit of compost, since compost is generally made from waste (food scraps, organic byproducts, etc) that is diverted from landfills and incinerators. This reduces the amount of waste disposed and upcycles those materials into a productive, environmentally beneficial product. Read More Combats Climate ChangeCompost is also a potent tool in combating climate change. It cuts down on greenhouse gases entering the atmosphere and makes ecosystems more resilient to rising temperatures. . Read More Reduces Project Maintenance CostsCompost can also lower long-term maintenance costs for projects. This is because compost promotes healthy plant growth, reducing mortality and subsequent replacement costs. In addition, compost promotes drought resistance which lowers artificial irrigation costs. Learn how compost can lower project maintenance costs in these and other ways. Read More Improves Soil HealthBy adding nutrients and soil biota, compost improves the biological, chemical and structural health of soils. This further contributes to healthy plants and successful projects. Read More Assists in Wetland ReclamationCompost can assist highway and transportation departments in activities related to the protection, reclamation, or creation of wetlands. Compost installed between roadways and wetlands can filter pollutants caused by automobile traffic. In addition, compost is a great additive to wetland reclamation or projects since those ecosystems require highly organic material. Read More |
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