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It benefits the environment by recycling nutrients and organic material. It can benefit people by providing a cheap source of the nutrients and organic material that are needed to grow food.

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Biodegradable wastes such as grass clippings and food scraps can be disposed of by?

The Answer to your question is composting


How can non bio-degradable wastes materials be disposed properly?

by composting


Why are food wastes ideal for compost piles?

Food wastes are ideal for compost piles because foods derived from plants are made up of the soluble components of the soil where they grew plus carbon and oxygen taken from the air. Composting such food returns those ingredients to the soil to be used again. Essentially all food wastes -- with the exception of meat and meat products, which can attract foraging animals, and seeds, which can germinate -- are ideal.


What are the benefits of composting food waste?

Composting food waste helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enriches soil, and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.


How is a microbe useful when composting?

There are a number of reasons why a microbe is useful when composting. A microbe breaks down the food composted.


Can you use peanut butter for composting?

yes you can put peanut butter for composting because it is food and it is indeed biodegradable.


What are the five essentials of school composting plan?

Collecting the food wastes (we recommend starting with plate scraps)Depositing them into a compositing bin.Mixing them with a bulking agent (i.e leaves or wood shavings)Ensuring the combination of food waste, bulking agent and moisture is correct.Deciding how to use the finished compost.


Which wastes cannot be decomposed by bacteria to form compost?

kitchen wastes


Does composting attract bugs?

Yes, composting can attract bugs because the decomposing organic material provides a food source for insects.


What are the causes of food adulteration and composting?

Microorganisms such as bacteria are the causes of food adulteration and composting. Adulteration refers to the unhealthy turn that food may take if proper preparation, serving and storage methods aren't respected. Composting refers to the breakdown of kitchen scraps into the elements from which they basically are formed. In both cases, microscopic critters and processes are involved.


What is the process of helping biodegradable wastes decompose?

Biodegradable wastes decompose through the action of microorganisms like bacteria and fungi that break down organic matter into simpler substances. Oxygen is usually required for the decomposition process to occur efficiently. Composting is a common method that helps facilitate and speed up the decomposition of biodegradable wastes.


What happens to food waste and leaves in a compost bin?

Breakdown by decomposition-oriented micro-organisms is what happens to food waste and leaves in a compost bin. The above-mentioned consequence nevertheless requires attention to proper materials and procedures. For example, food wastes containing dairy products or greases or oils and leaves which are contaminated or diseased will not respond to even the most correct composting methods.