Turning Trash into Treasure.
How to create a compost and why it is important
What is Composting?
Composting is like magic! It's a way to turn things you might throw away, like vegetable peels and leaves, into something super useful called compost. Compost is rich, dark soil that helps plants grow big and strong.
Why is Composting Important?
Reduces Waste: Instead of throwing food scraps in the trash where they can create harmful gases, composting recycles them into something useful.
Helps Plants Grow: Compost is full of nutrients that plants need to grow. It's like giving them a natural vitamin boost!
Protects the Planet: By composting, you help reduce pollution and make less trash. This keeps our planet clean and healthy.
How To Do It
Make a plan: It’s important that everybody in your household is onboard with the composting plan! So make sure you talk to your family and explain how it works and why it is important.
Buy a bin: To keep smells (and bugs) at bay, you will need to buy a composting bin (which is a small bucket with a lid) from a hardware store or supermarket.
Collect Scraps: Start by collecting kitchen scraps like fruit peels, vegetable ends, and even eggshells. You can also add leaves, grass clippings, and small twigs from your yard.
Mix It Up: Put all these scraps into a special compost bin or a pile in your backyard. It's like making a big salad for the soil! As you add stuff to your bin make sure you turn or mix your bin regularly.
Let Nature Work: Tiny creatures, like worms and bacteria, eat the scraps and break them down into smaller pieces. This process takes a few months, but eventually, it turns into rich, dark compost.
Use the Compost: Once everything is broken down, you can use the compost in your garden. It's like giving your plants a superpower because it helps them grow better and stronger!
Yes you can Compost
Garden waste (leaves, grass, weeds, sticks)
Coffee grounds
Eggshells
Fruit and vegetable peelings
Tea bags
Shredded paper and cardboard (cereal boxes, egg cartons)
Keep it in the trash
Meat, fish, and dairy products
Cooked foods
Tissues and napkins