Composting is a natural process that occurs when degradable materials break down. Composting is easy and fun. All you need is a small outdoor space and a great recipe of air, water, carbon and nitrogen.

Why bother?

• About 33% of household waste can be composted
• 78% of domestic waste ends up in landfill
• Organic biodegradable waste is the main source of methane in landfill
• Methane is one of the greenhouse gases responsible for global warming
• Your garden benefits directly from recycling your own organic waste
• Saves on the cost of buying compost and fertilisers
• Helps preserve natural supplies of peat
• Prevents pollution by avoiding sending organic waste to landfill

For more info about WEN’s composting projects, please take a look at our Local Food pages. You’ll also find heaps of useful contacts in our Waste Links section.