Composting is a great way to keep your food scraps from ending up in a landfill while delivering nutrient-rich soil in return.
If you start now, you’ll be all set for spring planting. Consumer Reports explains the dos and don’ts of at-home composting.
Depending on what kind of compost system you’re using, it’s really important to know what you can and can’t put in it. If you opt for a backyard compost bin, toss in most food scraps including eggshells, coffee grounds, and yard trimmings. Just avoid bones, meat, fish, and dairy products. Here’s the trick: When you add new waste to the bin, cover it immediately with some leaves, straw, or similar material. This keeps the ecosystem going, allowing it all to break down.
You can dispose of the same food scraps as you would in a backyard bin, but worms can shy away from things like garlic, onions, and citrus peels, so it’s best to avoid putting those items in your vermicompost bin.
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