Compost should not be on the nose as an Industry
February 11, 2011
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Compost should not be on the nose as an Industry. Composting of organics is a big step in reducing what is sent to landfill. In doing this it reduces the impact of greenhouse gases in a number of ways. It reduces methane (a potent greenhouse gas) emissions from landfill in the first instance and when applied to farms allows build up of carbon in soils (sequestration) and also improves soil condition.
Soil in good condition emits less nitrous oxide (another very potent greenhouse gas) to the atmosphere for two reasons. With compost use, the need for artificial fertiliser is reduced and in turn nutrient requirements are reduced because the soil utilises nutrients such as nitrogen more efficiently.



