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!~
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