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it needs to decompose quickly. Instead, it creates a harmful methane gas as it breaks down,

increasing the rate of global warming and climate change” (Eartheasy 1). Not only are landfills affected by composting, but so is soil, but in a positive way. Composting produces helpful bacteria and enriches soil. It also suppresses plant diseases and pests. For example, “Microscopic organisms in compost help aerate the soil, break down organic material for plant use and ward off plant disease. With compost, you are creating rich humus for your lawn and garden. This adds nutrients to your plants and helps retain soil

moisture” (Eartheasy 2). This are just a few of many benefits to composting.

Some people like to argue that composting is too time consuming. Others complain it only works in certain weather. There are always going to be reasons not to do something. It is a matter of whether you care about your environment. My family has personally been composting for at least the last ten years. My mom then uses the compost for her gardens, having the waste come full circle. Although it may take some time out of your day, the reward is in the benefits. If everyone were to compost, we would have a lot less to worry about.

Works Cited

"Composting at Home." EPA, www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home. Accessed 12 Apr.

2018.

"Composting." Eartheasy, learn.eartheasy.com/guides/composting/. Accessed 12

Apr. 2018.