Meaning & use
composting
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The process of allowing organic waste, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, to decompose naturally into a nutrient-rich material used to enrich soil.
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The city launched a composting program to reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfills.
She keeps a small bin for composting vegetable peels and coffee grounds in her kitchen.
A note on using this word
Effective composting requires a balance of "green" materials (nitrogen-rich, like food scraps) and "brown" materials (carbon-rich, like dry leaves).
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