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Composting Dynamics Compose to Decompose to Recompose Construct to Deconstruct to Reconstruct MetRecycle.com | TulsaMasterGardeners.org | CompostEverything.net

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Composting Dynamics

Compose to Decompose to Recompose

Construct to Deconstruct to Reconstruct

MetRecycle.com | TulsaMasterGardeners.org | CompostEverything.net

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Compositiona. The combining of distinct parts or elements to form a whole.b. The manner in which such parts are combined or related.

Decomposition

a. to break down (organic matter) physically and chemically by bacterial or fungal action; rot

b.  to break down or cause to break down into simpler chemical compounds

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Building Blocks: Assembling Disassembling

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Construction

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Deconstruction/Demolition

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Decomposition

Decomposition is the natural process by which large organic materials and molecules are broken down into simpler ones. The final products of decomposition are simple molecules, such as carbon dioxide and water.

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If decomposition did not occur, the world would be overcome with Himalayan piles of dead, chiefly unusable materials.

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Decomposition timesBanana Peel: 3-4 weeksPaper Bag: 1 monthCardboard: 2 monthsWool Sock : 1 yearTinned Steel Can: 50 yearsAluminum Can: 200-500 years (But if recycled, it can be reused within 6 weeks!)Disposable Diapers: 550 yearsPlastic Bags : 20-1000 yearsPlastic Jug: 1 million yearsGlass : 1-2 million yearsStyrofoam: 1+ million years

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What to do? Who to call?

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The Non-military Cavalry: Recycling and Composting

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Wrecking Balls to Complex Structures

WaterSunlight/ HeatMicroorganismspH Other organic materialEarth worms

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(Wo)Mankind and Worms

Heroes of the Earth

All shapes and sizes with similar traits

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