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Old 05-30-2016, 10:53 AM   #94
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Some of us who are "opposed" just have some questions. If something is better for the environment, then it may be worth doing for that reason. Personally, I'm just trying to be informed.

How does organic waste produce less methane when turned into compost; as opposed to degrading in the landfill? It seems like a similar process.
It has do with Oxygen not being present in a landfill decomposition. Composting with oxygen present produces CO2 whereas without the presence of oxygen you get CH4
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