Food waste can be used as a compost for vegetables, fruit growing or flower growing and so on.

Here are some guidelines for making fertilizer at home:

Food waste composting is the process of using microorganisms and small insects found in nature to break down organic matter (food waste) in the presence of air and water. The end product is known as food waste fertilizer, which is rich in easy-to-use phytonutrients that form part of healthy soil. It is recommended that you can buy a bucket and wooden box for composting food waste. It is best to make it on your balcony or outdoors. There will be smells (mainly ammonia and hydrogen sulfide) while the food waste compost is fermenting.

Food waste composting mainly requires the following conditions: Carbonaceous organic matter such as dried leaves, wood chips, paper, peanut shells, melon shells, etc. Nitrogenaceous organic matter such as fruit and vegetable wastes, coffee grounds, malt flour, etc.

1, air 2, the right amount of water 3, processing food waste into treasure?

6 simple steps:?

1, Separate edible kitchen waste (vegetable peels, fruit peels, small amount of wasted cooked food) into containers.

2. Collect dry organic matter (dried leaves, sawdust) in a small container.

3. Take a box or a bucket and drill 4?5 different holes around the container to let air in.

4. Put a layer of soil on the bottom.

5, Now start adding food waste alternating wet waste (vegetable and fruit peels) with dry waste (straw, sawdust, dried leaves).

6. Cover this container with plastic sheeting or boards to help retain moisture and heat. Some suggestions Every few days, give the pile a quick turn with a rake to provide aeration. If you feel the pile is too dry, sprinkle some water on it to moisten it.

In 2 - 3 months, your food waste should start to form dry, dark brown soil for compost. There are also ready-made, kits available for food waste composting. With time and a little patience, you may come to enjoy composting food waste. It is not recommended to use leftover meat, bones, leftovers, leftovers, etc. from food waste.

By sorting, recycling and composting, a family of four can reduce their garbage by 1,000 kg to less than 100 kg per year. Imagine 90% of all the garbage in Chennai disappearing overnight, a clean and green city - it will help you start your composting journey.