Forty percent of household waste comes from material that could have been composted. Overflowing landfills are a big problem. We are running out of room to put our waste. Landfills are negatively impacting the earth and taking up space that could have been otherwise used productively.

It’s amazing to think that four tenths of our household waste could have instead been turned into rich soil.

If we as a society composted more, the quality of our food would be better, landfills would be less prevalent, and the earth would be better off!

Here are seven reasons to compost:

1. Compost enriches the quality of soil by adding dense nutrients.

Compost has proven to turn infertile soil into amazing, rich soil.

2. Reduces the need for chemical fertilizer

Compost is a natural fertilizer. Using compost will cut down on your need for manufactured fertilizer. This saves money, resources, and is better for the earth, soil, and plants.

3. Reduces the amount of material in landfills

Composting instead of throwing fruit and vegetable peels and excess in the garbage prevents a valuable resource form being wasted.

4. Helps soil retain moisture

Adding compost to your soil helps the soil retain water. This is better for your plants and better for the earth since less water is needed.

5. Improves the quality your crops

Horticulturists say that the number one determinant in the quality of your food is the soil in which it is grown. A carrot grown in subpar soil is not the same as a carrot grown in nutrient dense, quality soil.

6. Increases the yields of your crops

Farmers will tell you that the quality of your soil is directly related to the yield of your plants. The better the soil, the better the yield!

7. Composting is fun!

It’s so gratifying to save up compost (banana peels, orange peels, uneaten veggies) and add them to your soil. Instead of sitting in a landfill, your vegetable byproduct is being productive and improving the quality of your soil and thus improving the quality of your crops. A beautiful cycle indeed 🙂

Check out a post we wrote in the past on Compost Tea to Supercharge your Garden.

What has your experience been in composting?