This type of composting needs to be turned every few days to incorporate air, you need to leave lots of air space and keep the compost moist when you are turning it.

This type of composting takes almost zero effort. Differently from aerobic, all you have to do is throw your compost in a pile or composter and leave it for a year or more. However, in this form it is very easy for bacteria to form just like trash would in a landfill.

This composting is all about the worms. They do most of the work along with the oxygen and bacteria within the compost. They will eat all non acidic fruits and vegetables, and can break down waste from cows or horses as well. This is a good choice for compost because it has less of a smell and can be done indoors or outdoors.

GVSU's Sustainable Agriculture Project

The SAP already utilizes compost in their practices. They use plants and other organic materials from the property for their compost. When the materials have broken down into compost, they are then combined with soils and seeds to create bountiful harvests. However, there is little opportunity for composting around campus. Many students do not understand how composting works.

Organicycle Curbside Composting- Grand Rapids

Organicycle offers pick-up composting for residents of Grand Rapids. Their service is similar to a typical trash or recycling pick-up: a truck picks up a large bin from the end of the driveway every week. However, these bins are full of compostable materials. This is a great opportunity for residents who want to compost but choose not to do it themselves. This service reduces the amount of organic materials going to the landfill.

GreenBack- Singapore and Malaysia

GreenBack creates and sells compost to farmers and residents in their region. The city-state of Singapore is densely populated, meaning there are small-scale and rooftop gardens with little space for composting. By selling compost, GreenBack is helping people grow healthy and plentiful plants and crops.

Pros:

• Implementing composting in our community would bring people together

• Offers educational opportunities

Cons:

• Residents (especially those living in smaller spaces) may not have adequate space for composting

• Composting can release an unpleasant smell

Pros:

• Composting helps people save money on fertilizer

• Helps reduce trash pick-up costs

Cons:

• Composting can be expensive to start

• Takes time and resources to maintain

• Maintenance can require workers

Pros:

• Composting reduces amount of food waste going to landfill

• Reduces need for chemical fertilizers

• Reduces amount of methane released into atmosphere

• Improves soil quality

Cons:

• Improper composting storage can attract unwanted animals