

Compared to worm castings, synthetic fertilizers are expensive, dissolve relatively quickly, leach into the environment, and contribute to run-off pollution.Worms enable recycling on an individual level.

Worm composting is compact and does not require outdoor space.Their vermicast is a high quality soil amendment, which allows plants to flourish. Their movement helps loosen compacted soil, increasing air porosity, and water holding capacity. Vermicomposting recycles trash in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner.Their digested excrement (called vermicast, worm manure, humus, or castings) is full of nutrients that can be incorporated into soil to help with plant fertilization, soil enhancement, and soil stability. Vermicomposting is a process that uses worms (usually Red Wrigglers or European night-crawlers) to recycle garbage.
