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[1] Composting helps humans through decreased contributions to landfills. Historically, yard waste has been a major component of landfills. There tends not to be enough oxygen in the landfill environment. So materials break down anaerobically, in the absence of oxygen. Such a breakdown contributes to the buildup of greenhouse gases such as methane. [2] It also helps humans through healthier soil, and therefore plants. For composting involves the alternate layering of carbon-rich and nitrogen-rich materials. Consequently, the breakdown of compostable materials means the production of organic material. [3] So it helps soil by adding organic matter above and below ground, when it's amended to soil and when it's used as organic mulch. [4] For healthy soil is made up of organic matter, and air and water pore spaces. The matter and the pore spaces make for the aerated, fertile, moist, properly drained environment that's good for the soil food web, and for plant roots and therefore plant growth.

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