A supermarket started an earthworm farm at their packing stores in Kraaifontein to dispose of their organic waste in a responsible way. The vermicast was used in their office gardens. But when they wanted to expand their buildings, something had to make way and the worms were chosen.

Nature sets the perfect example ' she recycles all her waste. Every atom from dead plants or animals is recycled into nutrients, which feed new living things.

If you are concerned about the health of our planet then turn your attention to what lies under your feet. In the soil below are creatures that are responsible for producing the food we eat. Earthworms have been described by Darwin as the most important species on our planet and by Aristotle as 'the intestines of the earth'.