Five reasons why you should compost

Composting may seem like yet another chore for your business but what if we told you it wasn’t? Composting unlocks a wealth of benefits that extend far beyond our own back gardens.

Did you know only 1% of UK households compost regularly. This means that the vast majority of food and garden waste is being sent to landfill, where it decomposes anaerobically and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Of the 9.52 million tonnes of food waste generated in the UK each year, 6.4 million tonnes could be composted. This would save 25 million tonnes of CO2e emissions per year!

Here’s our top five reasons why you should consider composting in 2024 and the benefits it could bring you.

1. Environmental Stewardship

Composting stands as a cornerstone of a greener lifestyle. By diverting organic waste from landfills it prevents decomposition turning into methane, a potent greenhouse gas. This simple act can significantly reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a healthier planet.

2. Soil Enrichment

Compost replenishes the essential nutrients that our soil desperately craves to support vibrant and healthy plant growth. It enhances soil aeration, water retention, and overall structure, creating a fertile environment for things to grow in.

3. Cost-Effective

Commercially produced compost can be an expensive. But by composting you can create your own nutrient-rich compost, reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers, a practice that can harm the environment.

4. Sustainable Pest Control

Healthy soil teems with beneficial microbes that play a crucial role in regulating pest populations naturally. Composting promotes the growth of these beneficial organisms, creating a balanced ecosystem that discourages the need for harmful pesticides. Our own composters are also protected from any rodent infiltration that can happen with some composting methods by operating within a sealed tank.

5. Legislation compliance

Businesses have to pay to get rid of food waste and that can be costly. New legalisation in 2024 also means that composters that produce greywater will have much stricter rules around discharging this residue water. Our composters don’t produce any greywater at all so are a great sustainable and compliant option.