Kasvijätettä

Kasvijätettä refers to organic waste derived from plants. This category encompasses a wide range of materials, including yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches, as well as food scraps from the kitchen like fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, and tea bags. In agricultural and horticultural contexts, it can also include crop residues and plant trimmings.

The management of kasvijätettä is an important aspect of waste reduction and resource recovery. Common methods for dealing with plant waste include composting, which transforms it into nutrient-rich soil amendment, and mulching, where it is used to cover the soil surface to retain moisture and suppress weeds. In some regions, specific collection programs are in place to gather kasvijätettä for industrial composting facilities or for conversion into biogas through anaerobic digestion. Improper disposal, such as burning or landfilling, can lead to environmental issues like air pollution and the release of greenhouse gases. Therefore, proper handling and processing of kasvijätettä are encouraged for environmental sustainability.