Guide to Indoor Composting

Indoor composting, also known as kitchen composting, consists of nothing more than decomposing compost in your kitchen. Now, this is the point where most people wrinkle up their noses and say, "No, thank you. I'm not interested in having that in my house, especially my kitchen." However, it's not really as bad as it seems, and there are benefits, both to the environment and to you, of having an indoor composting system.

First of all, composting turns organic waste into a soil-like material. Bacteria, fungi, insects, worms, heat, air, and moisture all combine to create the process of decomposition. There are two types of composting-aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobic composting happens with plenty of air, whereas anaerobic does not. Anaerobic composting is the kind that causes a rotting smell. However, when you practice indoor composting, there are products available that eliminate the smell.

There are three common methods of indoor composting. First is the kitchen crock or under the sink storage container. These containers are meant to hold a few days worth of kitchen scraps before being transported outdoors to a compost bin. They are basically used to jump start the decomposing process. Next, there are full indoor composting systems. These work entirely indoors and create no smell. They are often a bit on the pricey side, though. Then, there is homemade composting. With this method, you create your own composting bins using worms to decompose your scraps.

I have found each method to be effective. However, whichever method is for you is all up to your personal preference. All of these methods will produce excellent, nutrient-rich soil that is excellent for producing a garden or maintaining a lawn. That is one of the benefits to indoor composting. There are several others as well. Indoor composting also reduces the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. It can reduce your water bill, and it reduces your garbage. That's just the benefits to you, though. Indoor composting benefits the environment by improve soil health and fertility, reducing harmful landfills, minimizing erosion, providing nutrients, improving soil porosity, and reducing the chance of plant diseases.

That is what indoor composting is and how it is done. Plus, it comes with so many benefits to the environment and its inhabitants alike. It helps produce better, healthier soil full of nutrients.