can biodegradable waste can be converted into compost
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Answer:
Yes, Biodegradable waste can be converted into compost.
Explanation:
The steps of making compost are:
1. Separate your edible kitchen waste (vegetable peels, fruit peels, small amounts of wasted cooked food) in a container
2. Collect dry organic matter (dried leaves, sawdust) in a small container
3. Take a large earthen pot or a bucket and drill 4 – 5 holes around the container at different levels to let air inside.
4. Line the bottom with a layer of soil.
5. Now start adding food waste in layers alternating wet waste (food scraps, vegetable, and fruit peels) with dry waste (straw, sawdust, dried leaves).
6. Cover this container with a plastic sheet or a plank of wood to help retain moisture and heat.
Every few days, use a rake to give the pile a quick turn to provide aeration. If you think the pile is too dry, sprinkle some water so that it is moist.
Within 2 - 3 months, your pile should start forming compost that is dry, dark brown and crumbly, and smelling of earth. There are also ready-made composting kits available for those who want to overcome the initial resistance to starting composting.