{"id":12138,"date":"2018-10-29t15:49:53","date_gmt":"2018-10-29t15:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dpetrov.2create.studio\/planet\/wordpress\/top-reasons-why-youre-avoiding-composting-how-to-get-over-that-crap\/"},"modified":"2023-02-28t18:49:29","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28t18:49:29","slug":"compost-myths-debunk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/story\/compost-myths-debunk\/","title":{"rendered":"top reasons why you’re avoiding composting & how to get over that crap"},"content":{"rendered":"
composting can be a daunting task that many people are unsure about including in their lifestyle. according to an online survey of 2,000 adults by harris interactive and the national waste & recycling association<\/u><\/a>, 72% of americans do not compost their food waste. below are some common reasons why people choose not compost and some ways to get over that crap in order to help the world be a healthier and more sustainable place.<\/p>\n while composting may not sound impactful, individual action in composting can prove to be highly beneficial for the environment and the economy. below, we\u2019ve gone ahead and explained exactly what impact food waste has:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n many people do not compost because they aren\u2019t sure what can and can\u2019t be composted, so below we\u2019ve set the record straight with an easy visual you can print out and keep on your fridge as a reminder as well as a detailed list based off the information provided small footprint family<\/u><\/a>. a mix of quick and slow composting items generally creates healthy compost.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n items that compost quickly<\/strong><\/p>\n items that compost slowly<\/strong><\/p>\n items that shouldn\u2019t be added to compost<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n it\u2019s easy to write off something and not act when you aren\u2019t informed. you\u2019ve heard the saying \u201cignorance is bliss\u201d but now that you know the importance of composting and how easy it is determine what can and can\u2019t be composted, learning how to compost for your lifestyle is a must! we\u2019ve provided a simple guide outlining the different ways to compost suiting your needs:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n another impediment to composting could be worrying about the relevant rules or laws, however most states encourage composting and have set up programs to encourage composting in easy ways. the law is an important area to understand and get right, especially if you\u2019re interested in outdoor composting. composting council<\/u><\/a> provides a list of some of the relevant laws for most states and jurisdictions. generally, the main area of concern is for backyard composting where you just need to be sure you are composting in a manner that is not hazardous to human health or unsafe and that you acquire permits if necessary:<\/p>\n1. \u201ci don\u2019t see why composting matters\u201d<\/h2>\n
2. \u201ci don\u2019t know what can and can\u2019t be composted\u201d<\/h2>\n
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3. \u201ci don\u2019t know how\u201d or \u201cit\u2019s too inconvenient\u201d<\/h2>\n
4. \u201ci\u2019m not sure of the relevant rules\/laws\u201d<\/h2>\n