aliNature tends to function in cycles, so that waste from one process or system becomes input for another.
aliNutrient cycling — the movement of nutrients from the biotic components of ecosystems to their abiotic components and back again — is an essential function of all ecosystems.
aliOrganic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects. Organic... more
aliNutrient cycling — the movement of nutrients from the biotic components of ecosystems to their abiotic components and back again — is an essential function of all ecosystems.