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Composting Month is celebrated annually from March 22 to April 22, aligning with two key global environmental milestones: World Water Day and Earth Day. Originally launched in Argentina, this initiative has expanded internationally, engaging countries such as Uruguay, Chile, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, and Spain.
Its main objective is to promote source separation and composting of organic waste, encouraging a cultural shift toward more sustainable and regenerative consumption models.
Approximately 50% of household waste is organic. When disposed of in landfills, this waste generates greenhouse gas emissions—primarily methane—contributing to climate change. Composting, however, transforms this waste into a valuable resource while avoiding these emissions.
Composting produces a natural fertilizer that improves soil structure, enhances water retention, and provides essential nutrients. It supports soil regeneration, reduces reliance on chemical fertilizers, and promotes biodiversity.
Key benefits include:
Significant reduction of waste sent to landfills
Lower greenhouse gas emissions
Improved soil quality and fertility
Increased environmental awareness and connection with natural cycles
Different composting methods can be applied depending on the context:
Home or community composting
Vermicomposting (using worms)
Institutional or large-scale composting
Throughout the five-week campaign, activities such as workshops, training sessions, community fairs, seed exchanges, and awareness campaigns are organized to bring composting closer to everyday life.
The 2026 edition is framed under the slogan “More Compost, Less Waste”, encouraging households, businesses, schools, and governments to rethink waste management and move toward a circular economy.
Composting Month represents a tangible opportunity to change habits, reduce environmental impacts, and actively contribute to ecosystem regeneration.