Stipula is a scale, or small leaf, stationed on each fide the base of the. petioles, or peduncles, when they are first appearing; as in papilionaceous flowers, &c. See fig. 5. b.
Compost is the end product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of organic material from a feedstock into a stable, humus-like product that has many environmental benefits. Composting is a natural process that is managed to optimize the conditions for decomposing microbes to thrive.
Composting toilet at Activism Festival 2010 in the mountains outside Jerusalem. A composting toilet is a type of dry toilet that uses a predominantly aerobic processing system to treat human excreta, by composting or managed aerobic decomposition.These toilets generally use little to no water and may be used as an alternative to flush toilets.he term composting toilet is used quite loosely, and its meaning may vary by country. For example, in English-speaking countries, the term anaerobic composting (equivalent to anaerobic decomposition) is used. In Germany and Scandinavian countries, composting always refers to a predominantly aerobic process.