{"id":8298,"date":"2023-11-25T00:06:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T13:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/?p=8298"},"modified":"2024-01-02T15:40:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T04:40:12","slug":"composting-methods-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/composting-methods-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the different types of composting"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8298\" class=\"elementor elementor-8298\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f81f53 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f81f53\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c20c97a\" data-id=\"c20c97a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20f3fcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20f3fcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Different Types of Composting Methods<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07a402a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07a402a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are two main types of composting methods \u2013 home composting and industrial composting. But what do each of these methods even mean?<\/p><p>This article will dig deep into the different types of composting methods, let\u2019s explore:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">What is composting and why does it matter?<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Different types of home composting, including backyard composting, vermicomposting, bokashi composting and Subpod composting.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Different types of industrial composting, including windrow composting, in-vessel composting, anaerobic digestion, aerated static pile (ASP) composting, and insect processing.\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">And finally, how to start composting both at home and in your business.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ff99ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ff99ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Composting?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95b82cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95b82cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Composting is nature\u2019s version of recycling. It\u2019s a natural process where organic matter (like food waste, yard trimmings and leaves) break down into a nutrient-rich fertiliser known as compost.<\/p><p>Composting works thanks to beneficial fungi, bacteria, insects, worms, and other organisms, which all work to decompose the waste.<\/p><p>Whether you have a small balcony or a large backyard, you can easily incorporate composting into your lifestyle and watch your soil, plants, and surrounding environment thrive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fee8698 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fee8698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Benefits of Composting?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-004947e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"004947e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Composting has so many benefits for your garden and the environment at large.\u00a0<\/p><p>Through composting, you can:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Reduce the waste you send to landfill, which helps reduce your carbon footprint (organic waste in landfill emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Nourish your plants and improve your soil health<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Potentially save money on fertiliser and promote more sustainable gardening practices<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Conserve water (healthy soils retain more water)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Attract more insects and wildlife to your garden<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Prevent soil erosion<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-207a655 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"207a655\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/What-is-Compostable-Packaging-Image-1-768x461.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-5978\" alt=\"A bed of nutrient-rich fertiliser with compostable materials, like fruit and vegetable scraps, on top. The compostable materials are sitting in a brown paper compostable bag to the right of the frame.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/What-is-Compostable-Packaging-Image-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/What-is-Compostable-Packaging-Image-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/What-is-Compostable-Packaging-Image-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31aaf87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31aaf87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Is It Important to Know the Different Types of Composting Methods?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4ed2d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4ed2d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are a few reasons why it\u2019s important to know the different types of composting methods.<\/p><p>Firstly, knowing the different types of home composting methods will help you choose the compost bin that best suits your space and lifestyle.<\/p><p>Secondly, it means it\u2019ll be easier for you to dispose of compostable packaging and identify compost bins in public places.<\/p><p>While almost all organic waste can be composted at home, not all compostable packaging can be. Some packaging can easily be broken down in home composting systems, while others \u2013 like those that are made from bioplastic or have a bioplastic lining \u2013 require a commercial facility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70c6834 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70c6834\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Home Composting Methods<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56b729a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56b729a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Everyone can compost. And there are very few (if any) reasons why you shouldn\u2019t.<\/p><p>Regardless of whether you have a big backyard, a small courtyard or even a balcony in an apartment \u2013 home composting is doable. It can also reduce waste, save money and promote a sustainable lifestyle.<\/p><p>So, let\u2019s dig into some of the different home composting methods \u2013 backyard composting, vermicomposting, bokashi composting, and Subpod composting \u2013 so you can decide which method is best for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d64911 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d64911\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Backyard Composting<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e69fde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e69fde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To start a backyard compost, all you need is a compost bin or container, a mix of green and brown organic materials, water and air. \u2018Green materials\u2019 refers to organic matter like fruits and vegetable scraps, tea leaves, coffee grounds and grass. \u2018Brown materials\u2019 refers to organic matter like leaf litter, paper and twigs.<\/p><p>A compost bin or container is essential to hold the organic materials and keep them contained in one area. The green and brown organic materials provide the necessary carbon and nitrogen elements for the composting process. Then, by adding water to compost we boost the moisture and help microorganisms thrive and do their thing \u2013 break down organic materials. Lastly, good aeration is essential to support decomposition.<\/p><p>By keeping this balance of organic materials, water, and air, the composting process can transform your organic waste into a nutrient-rich fertiliser.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f55b79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3f55b79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2359814307_1000px-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-8997\" alt=\"Outdoor composting bin for recycling kitchen and garden organic waste in a lovely lush garden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2359814307_1000px-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2359814307_1000px-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2359814307_1000px-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-931c055 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"931c055\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc2cfa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc2cfa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vermicomposting<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e85e5c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e85e5c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vermicomposting uses worms to break down organic matter into a nutrient-rich fertiliser. In this type of home composting, the worms consume organic matter and excrete castings (which is like highly fertile worm manure).<\/p><p>Vermicomposting is a convenient way to compost food waste in small spaces, like apartments or homes with small outdoor spaces. Not only that, vermicomposting is typically quicker than backyard composting, as the worms speed up the process!<\/p><p>If you want to buy a vermicompost system, it can be purchased at most gardening and home improvement stores. Some local composting or gardening organisations may also sell vermicomposters or provide resources on how to build your own.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43c38ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"43c38ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-921cb49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"921cb49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bokashi Composting<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1407026 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1407026\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2260420901-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-8975\" alt=\"Hand holding worms in a worm composter with food waste\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2260420901-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2260420901-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2260420901.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c144e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c144e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unique and a little less common, bokashi composting uses anaerobic fermentation to break down organic matter. In a bokashi compost, food and organic waste are sealed in an airtight container and fermented with a mix of bacteria and yeast known as \u2018bokashi bran\u2019. Bokashi composting is ideal, easy and convenient for apartments and small spaces. You can also use it alongside traditional composting methods.\u00a0<\/p><p>Bokashi compost produces a nutrient-rich liquid that can be used to fertilise plants, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable gardening practices.\u00a0<\/p><p>So, where can you find bokashi bins? They can usually be found at gardening stores, eco-friendly home goods stores, and online retailers. There are also companies that specialise in bokashi composting systems, and some local <a href=\"https:\/\/compostrevolution.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">composting or gardening organisations<\/a> may sell bokashi bins or offer resources on how to make your own.\u00a0<\/p><p>What\u2019s more, some Australian councils and environmental organisations offer discounts or subsidies for the purchase of bokashi bins as a way to promote home composting! Check your local council\u2019s website for more information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2906fbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2906fbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2146092001_1000px-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-8998\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2146092001_1000px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2146092001_1000px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2146092001_1000px.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ea9d4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7ea9d4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-602185c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"602185c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/subpod.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\">Subpod<\/a> Composting<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d775c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d775c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A type of vermicompost, a <a href=\"https:\/\/subpod.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subpod<\/a> is a revolutionary in-ground and self-fertilising composting system!<\/p><p>The way it works is simple. You bury the Subpod in your garden bed, fill it with food and garden waste, then worms and microbes get to work. Over time, the nutrients created will feed your soil and plants.<\/p><p>The Subpod is cleverly designed with sufficient airflow, so the system is easy to use and always kept smell-free.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acde8db elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"acde8db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/subpod-768x584.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-8402\" alt=\"Subpod compost with two compartments full of compost scraps in garden.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/subpod-768x584.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/subpod-300x228.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/subpod-1024x778.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/subpod.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4501e8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4501e8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Industrial Composting Methods<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7813418 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7813418\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CC-Compost-Site-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-6858\" alt=\"An industrial composting facility with a pile of organic matter and compost. There\u2019s heavy machinery in the background moving the compost around.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CC-Compost-Site-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CC-Compost-Site-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CC-Compost-Site.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1d45a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1d45a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Industrial composting is a large-scale composting process.<\/p>\n<p>It typically involves carefully managed conditions, like temperature, moisture, aeration, and nutrient levels, to encourage the rapid breakdown of organic matter. Because of the controlled settings, industrial compost facilities can reach a consistently high temperature which enables some materials to break down that wouldn\u2019t in a home compost (for example, bioplastics). The resulting compost can be used as a soil amendment or fertiliser in agriculture, horticulture, and landscaping.<\/p>\n<p>There are various industrial composting methods, including windrow composting, aerated static pile (ASP) composting, in-vessel composting, anaerobic digestion composting, and insect processing. Regardless of the method used, industrial composting provides a sustainable solution for managing organic waste and reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfill.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-19a3816 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19a3816\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b475c92\" data-id=\"b475c92\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ca309e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ca309e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Compostinf-For-Beginners-Industrial-Logo-BLANK-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-8350\" alt=\"The industrially compostable logo to Australian standards (AS4736). It is a green circular logo with a seedling with two leaves. There is also a spot where the company\u2019s licence number should go.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a474b6\" data-id=\"5a474b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7129f8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7129f8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are a lot of packaging products and materials on the market today that require industrial composting conditions to break down. So, it\u2019s important to check which compost certification each product holds before disposing of it.<\/p><p>For industrially compostable packaging, look for this symbol as well as the company\u2019s specific sub-licence number:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0df5dd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0df5dd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c84684e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c84684e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Windrow Composting<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c39f181 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c39f181\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most popular industrial methods, windrow composting is the formation of long, narrow rows of organic waste material. This method relies on the sun and wind to provide heat and aeration to break down the organic matter.<\/p><p>Windrow composting is often used in large-scale applications \u2013 it can process a large amount of organic waste in a relatively small area. The decomposition process is enhanced by regularly turning the windrow to create aeration and distribute moisture.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s an example of Jeffries, a world-leading windrow compost facility in action:<a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aPIaSHNwLqg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0link<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e963a1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e963a1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Windrow-Composting-768x387.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-8498\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Windrow-Composting-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Windrow-Composting-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Windrow-Composting-1024x516.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Windrow-Composting-1536x775.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Windrow-Composting-1200x605.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Windrow-Composting-1320x666.png 1320w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Windrow-Composting.png 1622w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/thinkviably.com\/<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e542d37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e542d37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Aerated Static Pile (ASP) Composting<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a792489 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a792489\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Aerated Static Pile (ASP) composting uses a combination of air and microbial activity (like bacteria and fungi) to turn organic waste into compost. In ASP composting, organic waste is piled up with loose, dry materials like woodchips, shredded paper and compostable packaging, allowing for plenty of oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass through. Sometimes, the compost piles are placed over pipes to help stimulate airflow. This type of composting is often used for large-scale composting operations, as it can handle a significant amount of waste.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-856103e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"856103e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ASP-composting-768x576.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-8497\" alt=\"Aerated Static Pile (ASP) Composting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ASP-composting-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ASP-composting-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ASP-composting-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ASP-composting-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ASP-composting.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/www.cokercompost.com\/<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e19f8bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e19f8bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In-Vessel Composting<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c297ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c297ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As the name suggests, in-vessel composting is a method that breaks down organic waste in enclosed containers or vessels. In-vessel composting is often used for processing food waste, yard waste, and other types of organic waste that require rapid decomposition.<\/p><p>This method offers greater control over the composting process, as temperature, moisture, and aeration can be precisely monitored and adjusted. With greater control, there\u2019s a more consistent and efficient composting process, as well as a high-quality end product. In-vessel composting is relatively compact, making it suitable for urban areas and locations where space is limited.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b96148 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4b96148\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Buy-a-composter-Image2-768x614.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-6183\" alt=\"A shed full of green WasteMaster machines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Buy-a-composter-Image2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Buy-a-composter-Image2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Buy-a-composter-Image2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/www.greenecotec.com\/<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d29dbd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d29dbd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Anaerobic Digestion Composting<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ee1ae0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ee1ae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Anaerobic digestion is when organic matter breaks down without using oxygen. It produces biogas and nutrient-rich digestate \u2013 the end-product can be then used in biogas plants to generate renewable energy and organic fertilisers.<\/p><p>Anaerobic digestion is an exciting opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste, while also creating a more sustainable and circular economy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcf3ec3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bcf3ec3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Anaerobic-Digestion-Composting\u200b-1-768x438.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-8503\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Anaerobic-Digestion-Composting\u200b-1-768x438.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Anaerobic-Digestion-Composting\u200b-1-300x171.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Anaerobic-Digestion-Composting\u200b-1.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/www.biocycle.net\/anaerobic-digest-96\/<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e948896 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e948896\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Insect Processing Units<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a10bf45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a10bf45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For businesses looking for an on-site composting system, insect processing units, like GoTerra, are becoming increasingly popular.\u00a0<\/p><p>GoTerra is a waste management technology company. GoTerra uses revolutionary modular, autonomous technology powered by insects that consume food waste!<\/p><p>The composting conditions inside these units are controlled for faster break down, while limiting odours and helping with pest control.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re a business interested in on-site composting, learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/commercial-composter2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buying a composting unit here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c47c00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0c47c00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Buy-a-composter-Image1-768x614.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-6182\" alt=\"The GoTerra Modula waste management units\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Buy-a-composter-Image1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Buy-a-composter-Image1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Buy-a-composter-Image1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/goterra.au\/food-waste-management\/<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f7d3ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f7d3ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Start Composting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77ee28e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77ee28e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>So, now you know the difference between home and industrial composting. How do you make a start?<\/p><p>It depends on whether you\u2019re starting at home or in your business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e20786 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e20786\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Composting For Foodservice Businesses<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85c7906 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85c7906\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We know, adding another bin to your waste disposal sounds overwhelming. But the truth is, it can be really simple. Up until a few years ago, there wasn\u2019t an easy way for foodservice businesses to start composting. As a result, a significant amount of food waste and compostable packaging would wind up in landfill (and it still does).<\/p><p>That\u2019s why we started Compost Connect, a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to connecting foodservice businesses with compost pickup services. The platform was designed to make it seamless for restaurants, cafes and other foodservice businesses to get a quote from a composter, add an organic waste bin to their waste disposal, and schedule collection days.<\/p><p>All you need to do is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/compost-service2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">type in your postcode or suburb<\/a>, then see if there\u2019s a compost partner in your area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e55b28d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e55b28d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Start Composting At Home<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25940ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"25940ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_659447083-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-8963\" alt=\"Compost Bin with Food Scraps and Grass Cuttings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_659447083-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_659447083-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_659447083.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b7596c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b7596c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The end result of home composting is similar to commercial composting \u2013 nutrient-dense soil food \u2013 only the process is a little less controlled and organic matter can take longer to break down. That means not all compostable packaging will break down in a home composting environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-15a78e6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"15a78e6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-59b1a03\" data-id=\"59b1a03\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0285949 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0285949\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For home compostable packaging, look for this symbol as well as the company\u2019s specific sub-licence number.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f7a220\" data-id=\"8f7a220\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36aeec5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"36aeec5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Compostinf-For-Beginners-Home-Logo-BLANK2-300x199.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-8940\" alt=\"Image of the home compostable logo \u2013 illustrating the certification type (Home Compostable AS5810) and the spot where the company\u2019s specific license number should go.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Compostinf-For-Beginners-Home-Logo-BLANK2-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.compostconnect.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Compostinf-For-Beginners-Home-Logo-BLANK2.png 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Different Types of Composting Methods There are two main types of composting methods \u2013 home composting and industrial composting. 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