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Composting

Composting is nature's way of recycling - it is the best and easiest way to recycle organic matter in order to reduce your rubbish. When added to your garden, composted material promotes soil fertility, moisture retention, and encourages plant growth. However, when it is added to the landfill it produces leachate and harmful greenhouse gases that need to be contained and managed.

Composting is easy and can be done at home, school or at work. Choose a way that suits you best, whether you are in a flat or have a large section - there are many ways to compost food scraps and garden rubbish:

Compost plant tours can be arranged and need to be prebooked.

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