Editing Compost (section)

== Environmental benefits ==
Compost adds organic matter to the soil and increases the nutrient content and biodiversity of microbes in soil.<ref>{{Cite web |last=US EPA |first=OLEM |date=2015-08-12 |title=Composting |url=https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/composting |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=www.epa.gov |language=en}}</ref> Composting at home reduces the amount of green waste being hauled to dumps or composting facilities. The reduced volume of materials being picked up by trucks results in fewer trips, which in turn lowers the overall emissions from the waste-management fleet.