There are a wide variety of benefits to be gained from the practice of composting, both for the home and garden. Composting diverts food scraps and other organic waste from the trash, and ultimately reduces an individual's waste disposal at the landfill. 

Utilizing compost in soil also offers a range of benefits. Compost can help soil retain water, reducing the frequency of watering. It also reduces the erosion of topsoil, and prevents carbon from leeching out of the soil and into the atmosphere...