Eco-Vocab: Compost

Compost: Decayed organic material (like food and yard debris) used to improve soil and provide nutrients as plant fertilizer.

Composting involves mixing yard and household organic waste in a pile or bin and providing conditions that encourage decomposition.

There are tons of kitchen scraps you can add to a compost pile – and only a few you shouldn’t since they can attract unwanted pests. Here’s a list of kitchen things that shouldn’t be composted: meat, fish, fat, grease, dairy, pasta & bread products, rice, and bones.

Click here for an easy guide on starting your own compost bin.

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