[August Free Report]: Why should we compost ourselves instead of relying on centralized composting facilities?by Chananan Piriyalertsak | 01-09-2023 00:54 |
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Many countries have tried centralized composting, but there are many areas for improvement. It requires a costly scheduled pickup and creates additional emissions because the transportation of food waste to the centralized facility requires the use of fossil fuels. Using normal composting methods, such as burying it, still releases greenhouse gasses. P A pick-up system is often inefficient for small households because of the low quantities of food scraps. Therefore, smaller homes are usually ignored in favor of condominiums and apartment buildings which generate more total food waste. Why should we compost? Composting reduces CO2 and greenhouse gasses, which will contribute to lessening the greenhouse effect so we can both preserve and revitalize our planet. Composting also produces natural fertilizer which can be used to regenerate healthy soil. Thailand has a huge agricultural industry which relies heavily upon chemical fertilizers and crop growth to support the stimulation of the economy. However, using chemical fertilizers causes environmental pollution, including an increase in greenhouse gas and the eutrophication of rivers. Chemical fertilizer overuse majorly contributes to soil acidification and soil crust, thereby reducing the content of organic matter. This leads to stunting plant growth, altering the pH level of the soil, growing numbers of pests, and releasing greenhouse gasses Lastly, composting produces natural fertilizer which can be used to regenerate healthy soil. Thailand has a huge agricultural industry which relies heavily upon chemical fertilizers and crop growth to support the stimulation of the economy. However, using chemical fertilizers causes environmental pollution, including an increase in greenhouse gas and the eutrophication of rivers. Chemical fertilizer overuse majorly contributes to soil acidification and soil crust, thereby reducing the content of organic matter. This leads to stunting plant growth, altering the pH level of the soil, growing numbers of pests, and releasing greenhouse gasses. |