noun
- the process of decomposing organic matter to create nutrient-rich soil amendment
verb
- present participle of compost: breaking down organic waste into fertilizer
Examples
- Composting kitchen scraps reduces household waste significantly.
- The school started composting food waste from the cafeteria.
- Proper composting requires the right balance of green and brown materials.
- She’s been composting leaves and grass clippings for her garden.
- Composting takes several months to produce usable soil.
- The city offers free composting bins to residents.
- Worms speed up the composting process naturally.