COMPOSTING: AN ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION FOR ORGANIC WASTE MANAGEMENT TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Composting is the process of converting organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. It an eco-friendly and sustainable way to manage it can have number benefits for environment. help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve quality, conserve water. also amount that goes landfills, which protect human health The inputs composting include food scraps, yard waste, other materials. These materials are broken down by microorganisms in called decomposition. There lot decomposition technologies as not limited to, aerobic requires oxygen, so important turn compost pile regularly ensure there enough oxygen present. processes used vary depending on scale operation. However, all methods involve following steps: Collection followed preparation (e.g., shredding chopping), then mixing with soil, sand, micro-organisms), turning pile, then, monitoring moisture content, temperature), finally, harvest compost. outputs amendment Compost be increase crop yields, need chemical fertilizers. create more landscape reducing imported topsoil. This review will discuss how mitigate effects climate change. provide information start different types systems factors affecting compositing available.