Composting is a process of transformation of organic matter to obtain compost, a natural fertilizer. This practice becomes very important considering that the daily waste generated in homes contains 50% organic matter.
Recycling organic waste contributes to the reduction of waste destined for landfills, thereby mitigating Climate Change. And although some are just getting acquainted with the concept, in Chile different initiatives and protagonists in Social Networks that promote this habit in their homes stand out.
“To take care of our organic waste is to take care of 50% of our garbage. Since January I manage this type of waste in my house through a vermicompostera and although I am not an expert in the field and I have had some setbacks, it has worked quite well. I am convinced that with enthusiasm and a little effort you can always ”, says the Designer and creator of the @nomedalomismo account, Camila Silva.
On the other hand, Alejandra Kopaitic and Agustín Orozco, the faces behind @vayaconsumismo, comment that “being responsible for the waste we generate is key, not only to reduce our garbage, but also to combat Climate Change from our homes”.
Since not all people have the possibility of allocating time and space
in their homes for the practice of home composting, ventures have emerged that perform this service. The NAMUNTU Composting and Wormling Club has a system that works on the basis of airtight buckets with a capacity of four liters to dispose of organics, such as fruit remains, vegetables, eggshells, among others. Through a membership, customers have a weekly removal from the bucket, which prevents garbage from reaching the point of decomposition. That container is washed and returned to the houses to repeat the process.
Under the motto We return the earth to the planet , Architect Álvaro Pineda, founded in February of this year Mr. Compost, a bicycle service for the removal of organic waste, “today we are present in seven municipalities of Santiago, withdrawing every two weeks 7 thousand liters of waste ”.
