Why should I compost?

Why should I compost?

Dan Sharp (Green Family Expert) gives expert video advice on: What kinds of things can I compost?; What should I not compost?; Once I start composting, what needs to be done on a regular basis? and more...

Composting is good for the environment because it reduces the amount of trash you send to the landfill. Since we started composting, we've reduced our trash by about twenty-five per cent. In addition, the compost you get out of it when you're done provides a really good soil amendment for your garden or your plants.