top of page
Writer's pictureonlinehmi

Trash to Treasure : Benefits of Composting

Schools are doing it. Your neighbors are doing it. Composting is a pretty cool way we ALL can help regenerate this beautiful planet! Here's an informative video about composting you shouldn't miss - The Compost Story by Kiss The Ground.

Here are some interesting facts and benefits of recycling organic waste from the Penn State Extension.

  • The average US. Household generates 650 lbs. of compostable materials each year.

  • Over 60 percent of what we put in our landfills is organic waste, such as food scraps, yard trimmings, and paper, much of which could be recycled by composting.

  • Composting saves money. Families reduce their garbage collection bills and municipalities save money on transporting and disposing of waste when organic materials are eliminated from the collection system.

  • Compost improves soil, adds important nutrients for plants, and reduces the need for expensive commercial fertilizers.

Be sure to check out your city or county to see what composting courses and services are available to you! Other helpful tips and information can be found at

Your Compost Guide by First Tunnels

. And here at Holistic Management International, we've been educating people in regenerative agriculture for healthy land and thriving communities for over 30 years.

Learn how our Holistic Management practices

 naturally

increase carbon sequestration, heal the earth, save water, support local economies, grow more nutritious food, support wildlife and much more!

Please Help Us Grow

Holistic Management International

 has helped farmers and ranchers in 130 countries learn and practice Holistic Management for the past 3 decades. You can read some of their

Success Stories

to learn how Holistic Management has changed their lives and impacted their land. As a non-profit organization, HMI is always grateful for donations in support of our mission. You can help regenerate land for healthy food and healthy lives with many giving options including scholarships for farmer/rancher training.

Learn more here.

Recent Posts

See All

Regenerative Agriculture and Children

The new year brings thoughts of New Year's resolutions and how we can make the world a better place for our children. Educating the next...

Good Luck but Not Good-Bye

Anyone who has been involved in Holistic Management in Texas is bound to know Peggy Cole.  She's been in charge of Texas Holistic...

Healing South Dakota Grasslands

This week Weather.com had an article titled: "Bison: The Latest in Carbon Capture Tech." The story was about Holistic Management...

bottom of page