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Glossary of Composting Terms

Compost - Microorganisms break down organic materials such as food scraps to produce nutrient rich humus also known as compost.

Composting - Composting is the biological process that accelerates the break down of organic materials.

Compost Container - A compost container is used to the hold organic matter like kitchen scraps to be transported to a compost bin, heap or pile.

Compost Bin - A compost bin is a safe, controlled environment that recycles organic waste in an efficient and natural way.

Compost Pile - A compost pile also known as a “compost heap” is an area dedicated to composting organic material.

Compost Tea - Compost tea is used to enhance the productivity of beneficial microorganisms in water which makes nutrient rich fertilizer.

Compost Tumbler - A compost tumbler is a device that manually churns and aerates organic matter to increase its rate of decomposition.

Compost Toilet - A compost toilet is an alternative tool for getting rid of fecal matter; it utilizes the natural decomposition process to complete this task.

Compost Fertilizer - Compost fertilizer is the end result of the composting process and is a nutrient rich natural fertilizer for lawns, gardens and house plants.

Mushroom Compost - Mushroom compost is a delicately produced compost material for the commercial harvesting of mushrooms.

Shredded Leaf Compost - Brown decaying leafs are high in carbon which can be used to decrease the level of nitrogen in compost; mixing shredded leaf compost into soil also helps it retain water.

Worm Castings - Worm castings are the end result of worm digestion and a natural fertilizer for lawns, gardens and house plants.

Worm Bin - A worm bin is a container which holds red worms that efficiently breakdown organic matter to produce nutrient rich worm castings.

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