A material rich in microorganisms which is added to the compost pile to accelerate the decomposition process. Irrigate - to water. Mesophilic - Bacteria which are active in the temperature range between 40 and 110 F, but thrive between 70 to 90 F. Most of the decomposition that takes place in a compost pile is mesophilic. Microbial - relating to microorganisms. Microorganisms - Microscopically small living organisms that digest decomposable materials through metabolic activity.
Microorganisms are active in the composting process.
Mulch - Organic or inorganic materials which are spread on the soil surface. Mulch slows down the evaporation of water from the soil, moderates soil temperatures, discourages weeds and beautifies the landscape. MSW Composting - Municipal Solid Waste Composting. The controlled degradation of the organic materials found in municipal solid waste. Includes some kind of preprocessing to remove non-compostable inorganic materials.