What Goes Into a Compost Bin?
Composting involves the creation of natural fertilizer from materials you would otherwise throw away, like scraps of food or newspapers. Composting saves money by providing you with free organic fertilizer and also helps the environment. Does this Spark an idea?
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Safe Food Waste
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Food waste such as vegetable peelings, tea bags, nut shells and egg shells can all be composted.
Other Safe Waste
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Other waste including shredded newspaper, cardboard rolls, fireplace ashes, clean paper and grass clippings can also be composted.
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Unsafe Food Waste
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Dairy products, meat bones or scraps, and oils should not be composted as they may lead to odors or pest issues.
Other Unsafe Waste
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Coal or charcoal ash, diseased plants, pet waste and yard trimmings that have been treated with chemical pesticides should not be composted.
Benefits
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Composting has many benefits including reducing the need for chemical fertilizers, promoting higher crop yield and reducing landfill waste.
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References
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