What is composting? Give two advantages of using compost.

Composting of waste in an aerobic method of decomposing solid wastes. The organic wastes from households are made to undergo decomposition in such a way that bacteria and other micro-organisms break them down and produce a safe, clean and soil like material called compost.

Two advantages of using compost are-

1. It enhances soil nutrients and water retention capacity of soil.
2. It suppresses plant diseases.