Windrow Composting: Difference between revisions

Open Air Windrow Composting (OAW) uses naturally occurring microbes which feed on organic material (garden waste) and require oxygen. By feeding on the [[Garden Waste]], the microbes break down the material and turn it into compost.

OAW is not suitable for [[Food Waste]] because the process needed to deal with [[Food Waste]] has not been performed in an enclosed vessel and in the open air. The [[Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011|Animal By-Products Regulations]] ([[ABPR]]) prevent food waste being treated in this manner in order to protect animal and human health<ref name="wc">[https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/Open%20air%20windrow%20composting%20factsheet.pdf Zero Waste Scotland. Breaking it down Open Air Windrow Composting. zerowastescotland.org.uk.] [online] </ref>.