Learn About Composting Day 2023: Date, History, How to Recognise and Learn about Decomposition Day

National Learn About Composting Day is on May 29. Put on your gardening mitts! We all wish to contribute to the conservation of natural resources and the reduction of our carbon imprint. Composting is not only a secure fertiliser for the environment, but it can also help you save water, energy, and money! It also prevents pollutants from entering our runoff and groundwater through the use of commercial fertilisers containing chemicals. Worms, pollinators, and hummingbirds will be attracted to your garden if you use compost-based natural fertiliser.

The background of Learn About Composting Day

So, what exactly is it? Decomposed organic matter constitutes compost. In a garden, decomposition is desirable. Compost can be produced from food scraps, grass clippings, newspapers, leaves, wood chips, and coffee grounds. The only exceptions are processed foods (no Twinkies!) and animal or fish products. Composting conserves resources, and its high nutrient content increases soil stability and decreases soil disease. It will help your garden flourish and promote healthy seedling and plant development. For all of these reasons, compost is referred to as “black gold” by gardeners. Composting enables you to implement the three most important environmental practises: reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Creating your own compost pile requires nothing but your time, effort, and space. Determine the method you wish to use to compost, then use items you have discarded or recycled to create your compost pile! The process of decomposition will do all the work for you once you have the correct combination of materials and only need to keep it slightly moist and turn it periodically. With a few weeks of patience, you can create your own black gold from household waste. Clearly, this is a case of garbage being transformed into treasure.By recycling your organic and paper waste, you reduce the quantity of waste sent to landfills. When organic debris is placed in a trashcan, it is transported to a landfill where it may take years to decompose due to the plastic bag encasing it. Using compost in a garden or on a farm reduces the amount of harmful commercial fertilisers used to promote crop growth and conserves water by increasing the stability of the soil in which fruits, vegetables, flowers, and shrubs have been planted.There is a sense of complete gratification when something that could have been discarded is converted into a useful substance. It’s almost magical! Also, the use of compost will increase the worm population, and if you have children, you know that worms are fun to observe and hold. You are aware that worms are responsible for aerating the soil and increasing nutrient levels, but your children simply find them fascinating.

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HOW TO RECOGNISE AND LEARN ABOUT DECOMPOSITION DAY

Visit a vendors market

Discuss composting and their growing techniques with local farmers and cultivators. Composting is one of the pillars of sustainable agriculture, and producers, especially those who sell organic produce, have a great deal of knowledge about compost. Then, stroll through the farmer’s market, taking in the vibrant array of produce, the aroma of fresh produce, flowers, and baked goods, and purchase some delectable and nutritious food.

Produce one’s own compost

Ideally, compost is composed of two-thirds carbon-based materials (organic culinary scraps) and one-third nitrogen-based materials (newspapers, cardboard, wood shavings). Simply select a section of the yard, set down a foundation of twigs, and start layering your materials. Covering it with a tarp will increase the heat, which will aid in decomposition. Approximately once per week, use a shovel to mix your compost pile, and if it’s very dried, add water, as it should be kept moist. You can use this basic, cost-free method, or you can purchase a compost bin to expedite the process.

Teach a child about composting

Encourage your infant to participate in the conservation of natural resources through composting. Make them an appetiser of “worms in dirt.” In a transparent vessel, place some chocolate custard. Next, sprinkle crushed chocolate wafers on top to represent “dirt,” and then insert gummy worms into the mélange. Then explain to your child that you need their assistance in rescuing the planet. Explain how to create a compost pile and demonstrate where to dispose of potato peels, egg shells, and other organic waste. As soon as your child witnesses the process in action (and don’t forget the worms! ), you will have created a conservationist for life.

LEARN ABOUT COMPOSTING DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	May 29	Monday
2024	May 29	Wednesday
2025	May 29	Thursday
2026	May 29	Friday
2027	May 29	Saturday