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How composting works

The key to effective composting is creating an ideal environment for micro-organisms to thrive: warm temperatures, nutrients, moisture and plenty of oxygen. There are three main stages in the composting cycle.

The first stage typically lasts only a couple of days. During this time, mesophilic micro-organisms (those that thrive in temperatures of 20°C to 45°C) begin breaking down the biodegradable compounds. Heat is a

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