What Can Be Composted? | Circular Economy

Washington (GGM) Analysis | February 8, 2020
by Noreen Wise

Composting is quickly becoming a very big deal. Knowing what can be composted, particularly at home, will net many positive rewards for you as an individual as well as your household, the environment, and for contributing in the lowering of global atmospheric carbon levels.

Since there are so many benefits to composting, the sooner we start, the better. For the most part, it’s broken down to a solid mix of “Greens” and “Browns,” the add a bit of water to the bin. Per the US EPA, the breakdown is as follows:

GREENS

all fruits & vegetables scraps
coffee grounds & tea bags
egg shells
grass clippings
yard trimmings
house plants
animal manures (except dog and cat)
seaweed

BROWNS

paper
cardboard
shredded newspaper
branches
dead leaves
pine needles
paper napkins
straw and hay
sawdust
corn stalks
dryer lint

Check your city to see of they have compost drop off stations. Many towns and cities do. Washington DC for example, has compost drop-off at every farmers market, and during winter, there are three locations, one of which is opened on Sundays. Spring and summer months, the public can pick up compost for free to use in home gardens.

We’ve got this, LET’S GO!~