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  1. Benefits of Using Compost | US EPA

    Sep 11, 2025 · Producing and using compost provides benefits to the environment, the economy, and communities. Unlike traditional recycling, in which recyclables are shipped abroad for …

  2. Top five reasons to compost - ACSWMD

    Composting reduces the need for pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Because compost enriches soil and promotes healthy plant growth, plants grown in compost-rich soil tend to be more …

  3. Why is composting good for the environment? – The Institute for ...

    Jun 30, 2025 · Composting is profoundly beneficial for the environment by diverting organic waste from landfills, thereby reducing methane emissions and creating a valuable soil amendment …

  4. Benefits of Compost - US Composting Council

    Discover the numerous benefits of composting, including improved soil health, reduced waste, and environmental sustainability. Learn more with the Composting Council.

  5. How to compost—and why it’s good for the environment

    Mar 30, 2022 · Compost is made from a mix of food scraps and yard waste such as raked leaves. When added to soil, it helps plants thrive. The science behind recycling your food scraps at …

  6. Why Is Composting Important? 6 Benefits for You & the Planet

    Apr 29, 2024 · Why is Composting Important? Composting matters because it helps reduce waste, keeps harmful greenhouse gases out of the air, and builds healthier soil for everyone.

  7. Why Is Composting Good? The Ultimate Environmental Benefit

    May 28, 2025 · By turning food waste and other organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil amendment, composting helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, conserves natural …

  8. Composting - USDA

    Composting is nature’s way of recycling! Here are a few reasons to get started today: Feed the soil without using chemical fertilizers. Keep food waste out of the landfills and prevent …

  9. Composting: a Sustainable Way to Manage Organic Waste

    Jan 30, 2024 · Composting is a sustainable and environmentally friendly method of managing organic waste. It offers numerous benefits for the environment and communities by converting …

  10. Composting - US EPA

    Dec 12, 2025 · By composting our food scraps and yard trimmings instead, and using the compost produced, we can return those nutrients and carbon to the soil to improve soil quality, …