Aerate your wastes to keep things flowing

A breath of fresh air in your compost system - it’s an essential!

Compost microbes are living things, and like most other life forms, they need air to do their important job of breaking down organic waste.

While decomposition of organic matter is natural, rotting is bad. Without air circulation, such as what happens when organic materials are buried in landfill, wastes will rot and give off a foul smell that draws in rodents and flies. In addition to the obvious stench, the rotting wastes also emit an odourless methane, which is one of the most dangerous gases contributing to the ongoing challenge of global warming.

Rotting can occur at home in poorly ventilated compost systems as well. Without proper airflow, oxygen levels can fall within the enclosed environments of compost bins and tumblers if the contents are not manually mixed or turned. Without this regular aeration, the composting process will slow down as oxygen becomes a limiting factor and start to stink when oxygen runs out. Worm farms also require aeration to provide oxygen to both worms and the hard-working microbes.

Inconsistent aeration can also result in an abnormal build-up of acid, which disrupts the ordinary breakdown process. Simply aerate frequently to reduce the acidity and get back to normal.

In contrast, a well-ventilated compost system doesn’t require the physical toil of mixing or turning, and is designed to aerate properly with efficient and effective airflow. With Bioverter, the vertical structure guides the waste breakdown process, so air can get where it needs to and prevent the rot, odour and methane release so damaging to our environment. It will also maintain balanced acidity to create the optimal environment for compost microbes to do their work.

Protect your back and avoid rot with a compost system that is properly aerated by design.