Worms Can Save The Planet
Worms are some of the greatest creatures in the world; honestly, they are so great for the environment and while they may not be all that attractive to look at, they are definitely needed in the world. Do you have any idea how worms will end up saving the world? Well, think about it, what exactly do worms do for the environment? For millions and millions of years, worms have been breaking down all sorts of organic materials and returning all of the nutrients back into the soil in order to help grow plants.
How Worm Composting Helps the Planet
One of the most popular ways that people make use of worms is by doing worm composting – and this is actually how the worm population is going to save the Earth! In short, worm composting is using worms to recycle food scraps and other organic types of material. Worms will basically eat anything and everything organic, especially food scraps, and make it into compost for plants! So by using worms, we can reduce the waste going to landfills and also produce compost to help our plants and crops grow.
What Not to Put in Worm Compost
There are a few things that you need to watch out for before you start making worm compost and helping the worms save the planet. Stay away from meats and buttery/oily foods, as these are very hard to break down and can attract insects. Using more veggies is the best way to get the most out of your worms!
As you can see, worms are a fantastic resource for all sorts of different things and it is definitely possible that worms will be able to save our planet in the long run. So the next time you see a worm on the sidewalk, help it into some dirt, that little worm may be the one to save the Earth!
Randi Jones is the owner and founder of the Nature Gift Store, an online retailer specializing in nature-themed gifts, educational science projects, live animal nature kits and real butterfly artwork. A biology graduate who fell in love with insects, she founded the company in 2001 to make active learning about nature fun, accessible and engaging for children and adults. Her store offers real butterfly frames, home and garden decor and educational live animal kits, including ant farms, worm farms, tadpoles, ladybugs and hermit crabs, and she runs a bug museum in Washington featuring live animals like Eddie the Iguana alongside other reptiles and insects.
