In any home, a large amount of waste is generated daily. Containers, cardboard and glass are materials for which there are selective collection containers in most Spanish municipalities, so we can separate them at home and recycle them.
However , for organic matter, which occupies 40% of our household garbage, there are no specific containers (except in some cities), but instead is deposited in the “Rest” container where everything that is not collected is going selective
People who have an orchard or garden at home (either on a small plot or in a patio or terrace), generate in addition to kitchen debris, remains of plants and crops, producing a large amount of organic waste.
These remains can be used by making a domestic composting , thus making their homes more ecological and sustainable, making better use of matter and energy, and also obtaining a high quality fertilizer for the garden or vegetable garden.
What is composting?
Composting consists of a transformation of organic matter into a natural fertilizer which we call compost . This is produced by an accelerated biooxidation process of organic matter, by the action of microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) under aerobic conditions and producing a temperature rise.
How to compose
Traditionally, compost has been made in "the heap" where the remains of the field were deposited. Currently there are domestic composters that will help us better control the process, making it both more aesthetic, than a simple heap.
