What are the challeges to composting?

Answer 1

Answer #1

Composting isn't bad. It is only bad if you put in the wrong substances.

Answer #2

Composting may be considered bad when it takes place under anaerobic conditions. For the breakdown takes place without the presence and assistance of oxygen. Such is the breakdown in landfills. And anaerobic decomposition results in foul smells, and the production of methane, which is a greenhouse gas.

This isn't the kind of composting that occurs in compost bins or piles, as long as proper materials are used and proper procedure followed. For proper materials require the alternating of brown, carbon-rich and green, nitrogen-rich compostable layers. Examples are kitchen scraps other than dairy, greasey and oily, and meat products; and yard wastes such as grass clippings. Proper procedure requires the presence and assistance of oxygen, in aerobic decomposition. Adequate levels of air, moisture, and temperature must be respected. Additionally, the compostable materials must be turned regularly. If the preceding conditions are met, then compost should be produced after anywhere from just under a month to just under a year.

Answer 2

[1] If composting's done correctly, there's no downside other than a commitment to regular checking and turning. [2] There'll be downsides if material that shouldn't be composted is used. Examples are dairy products, grease and oil, meat, and weed. The first three attract wildlife. The last item grows, and takes over. [3] There'll be downsides if compostable material isn't turned. Turning ensures adequate air. Otherwise, the pile will lose its oxygen, and smell. [4] There'll be downsides if vast expanses of an item are put in the pile. For example, theoretically, clothing and filling can be put out for compost. But they'll break down faster if they're cut into small pieces.

Answer 3

Anything that is not biodegradable such as plastic, metal copper, rubber, aluminum, ect.

This question should be 'why should you compost' there is no reason why not to compost green waste. It saves land in the landfills and in return will provide excellent nutrients for the soil.

Answer 4

Composting is bad for the Earth because it is bad for the environment?

Answer 5

Poisonous plants like sycamore leaves damage compost and mold is bad too. If you stir the pile often it helps prevent that sort of thing.

-Super Llama

Answer 6

on cold weathers the tempurature composting gets slow