WHAT NOT TO THROW IN THE COMPOST

  Organic matter undergoes a fermentation process in landfills that generates highly polluting elements, namely methane gas and toxic leachate. Leachate is a highly polluting liquid generated by the infiltration of water into the mass of decaying waste. This substance contains a very high load of harmful substances must be carefully collected and stored. Even small quantities dispersed are able to contaminate the underlying aquifers with disastrous results. Gases, on the other hand, contribute negatively and directly to climate change. The good news is that it is still possible to…