Organic waste, often referred to as wet waste, is material that is biodegradable and comes from nature, either a plant or an animal. Organic waste typically includes green waste, food waste, food-soiled paper, non-hazardous wood waste, green waste, and landscape and pruning waste. These materials are broken down by other organisms over time, making them ideal for composting. Using an organic waste composter machine or a food waste compost machine can efficiently convert these materials into compost.

All types of biodegradable material can be processed in the machines, including tender coconuts, watermelon shells, corn bases, and non-veg bones. Using a food waste compost machine or an organic waste compost machine ensures efficient composting of these materials.

Dry waste, also known as inorganic or non-biodegradable waste, includes materials that do not rot or disintegrate over time. Examples of dry waste include paper, plastics, metal, glass, rubber, thermocol, Styrofoam, fabric, leather, rexine, and wood. These materials can be kept for extended periods without decomposing and typically require different handling than organic waste. Segregating dry waste and using a compost machine for home to manage wet waste can significantly reduce landfill contributions.

Yes, shredding is a crucial step in the composting process. Shredding helps in volume reduction and accelerates the biological decomposition process. A shredder breaks the waste into small particles, increasing the surface area for bacteria to act on. Smaller particles speed up the composting process by significantly reducing the heat requirement for dehydration. The compost produced is much finer and of higher quality due to the shredder. Additionally, the need for segregation of soft wet waste and hard wet waste is minimized in systems with a shredder, making the process more efficient. Using a compost maker machine with an integrated shredder can enhance the composting efficiency.

Waste segregation at source is crucial for several reasons:

• Public Health: Protects the health of waste handlers and ragpickers.
• Landfill Reduction: Minimizes waste sent to landfills by enabling efficient use of composting machines.
• Pollution Reduction: Decreases air and water pollution.
• Recycling Efficiency: Prevents contamination of dry waste by wet waste, reducing recycling costs. Using a food composter machine can aid in the efficient segregation and processing of organic waste.

Non-biodegradable materials like paper, plastics, metal, glass, rubber, thermocol, Styrofoam, fabric, leather, rexine, etc., should not be placed in composting machines. These materials do not decompose and can damage the composting process.

Aerobic Composting: Involves the decomposition of organic matter using microorganisms that require oxygen. The by-products are heat, water, and CO2, which is less harmful to the environment. This process produces enough heat to kill harmful bacteria and pathogens and supports the growth of beneficial bacteria. Using an aerobic composting machine can complete the process in 8-10 days with no leachate produced. Anaerobic Composting: Involves decomposition using microorganisms that do not require oxygen, producing methane and strong odors. This process generates less heat, takes longer, and often requires additional aerobic composting to stabilize the material. Anaerobic systems might produce a sludge-like material that is harder to break down. Using a compost making machine designed for anaerobic composting can help manage these challenges.

Composting offers numerous benefits:

• Soil Enrichment: Improves soil quality, helping retain moisture and suppress plant diseases and pests.
• Reduces Chemical Use: Decreases the need for chemical fertilizers.
• Supports Beneficial Microorganisms: Encourages the growth of bacteria and fungi that create humus, a nutrient-rich material.
• Reduces Methane Emissions: Lowers methane emissions from landfills, reducing your carbon footprint. Using a composting machine for home can make composting accessible and convenient.

Dry garden waste can be used as an alternative to sawdust. But its required quantity may be more than the saw dust.