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.
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.
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!
Having discovered a fondness for insects while pursuing her degree in Biology, Randi Jones was quite bugged to know that people usually dismissed these little creatures as “creepy-crawlies”.
