Why Worms are Good for the Earth
Celebrate Earth Day with Us by Learning All About the Benefits of Worms On our Instagram page , I have a video about why we need to start composting with worms to try and change the direction our world is going. It may not seem like much when just one person gets into vermicomposting, but if many do, it can make a big impact on our world and how we view it. Here's some food for thought- the United States throws away approximately 108 billion pounds of food waste each year. We can all do a small part by stopping overconsumption of food and start meal planing, and have an outside compost bin or a worm farm to help prevent food waste from ending up in a landfill. When food waste goes into landfills, it releases methane gas and raises our carbon footprint. Instead we could be converting that waste into compost or vermicompost that we can then use in the production of more food for people instead of letting it turn into a harmful gas. Believe me, it can feel like you're not doing m
