What makes a compost hot and why is it so good? Hot composting is all about breaking down organic matter quickly and efficiently, and the key to this process is heat! But what generates the heat in your compost pile? It's the microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, that are hard at work breaking down your organic waste. As they do, they release energy in the form of heat creating a thermophilic reaction. Fungi are especially important in the hot composting process. They have the ability to brea

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