Composting is the process of recycling organic matter, such as food scraps and leaves, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil and plants. Also known as "black gold", compost is rich in nutrients and can be used for gardening, horticulture, and agriculture.

Composting allows us to divert some of the waste away from landfills and turn it into something useful to grow new life. The process improves soil health and lessens erosion, conserves water, and cuts methane emissions. Methane is 28 to 36 times more effective than CO2 at trapping heat in the atmosphere, making it critical that we reduce emissions as much as possible.

Anything that comes from the ground can be composted with Soilmate, in addition to selected paper and cardboard products. These include: uncoated cardboard, coffee grounds and filters, eggshells, fruits, vegetables, grass clippings, hair and fur, and many other items. Read more here.

Soilmate ONLY composts organic matter that comes from the ground, and we transport compostable products that require industrial processing (i.e. bioplastics) to a full-range composting facility that accepts all compostable products.