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Compost Pile, August 6, 2014

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Compost Pile, August 6, 2014
Courtesy of Pixabay, Zimmer, Manfred A., 6 August 2014

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This photograph shows a large compost pile in 2014. Responsible citizens make composting areas. Composting is a process to create clean, rich soil that will grow just about anything. Composting helps reduce garbage in the landfill and makes rich soil for planting.

Source-Dependent Questions

  • How does making a compost pile help us be responsible for the Earth?
  • Why is it important to be responsible to the Earth?
  • How is composting more responsible than throwing away trash

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Zimmer, Manfred A., 6 August 2014. Courtesy of Pixabay