Cut waste by composting

Did you know that 30% of your rubbish bin could be composted instead of thrown away? Home composting is the process that transforms your food waste and garden waste into a nutrient rich food that will keep your garden blooming year after year. Now that Spring has arrived, it’s the perfect time to get out to the garden and start composting. 

Where should I compost?

You can buy a compost bin or create a compost heap in your garden. It will be most effective when placed in a sunny spot on bare, level soil.  

What can I compost?The key is feeding your composter equal quantities of brown and green materials.  

50% should be ‘Browns’ – dead and dry materials like twigs, fallen leaves, shredded cardboard or newspaper. 

50% should be ‘Greens’ – fresh materials like grass cuttings, raw fruit scraps, tea bags and coffee grounds.  Garden waste and food waste can be added to to your composter as and when it is produced. Many people find it easier to gather food waste in their kitchen in a small caddy or used ice cream tub which they can then empty into their compost bin. 

For a detailed step by step guide to composting, visit Recycle Now

Good luck composting!

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