May 5th
International Composting Week
International Composting Week started 25 years ago in the USA and has been celebrated across continents ever since. Its official translation is International Compost Awareness Week, and it is therefore mainly about spreading awareness about the importance of compost as an organic fertilizer for the soil.
The traditional International Composting Week organized by the CZ Biom Association is taking place from May 7th to 13th. As part of the event, participating composting facilities are offering visitors the opportunity to take a bag of compost for their gardens free of charge. The aim of the event is to highlight the important role of composting facilities in processing organic waste and reusing it as fertilizer. Several composting facilities are participating in the event and will provide bags of compost for visitors to collect.
Compost has a number of positive effects on soil properties. It increases the amount of organic matter in the soil and reduces erosion. It also improves soil structure and workability, which is important for farmers. Additionally, compost application can adjust the pH of the soil and provide nutrients, replacing the need for synthetic fertilizers. Compost also reduces the risk of plant diseases and pests, sequesters carbon in the soil, protects water from nutrient runoff, and improves water retention in the soil.
