What is Compostable?

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Compostable is anything that can completely break down into natural, nutrient-rich substance, within a few weeks to a few months, under the right conditions and without leaving and toxic residue. For example, 100% organic cotton fabric is considered compostable since it can break down into carbon and humus. While synthetic fabrics may take years to break down into smaller microplastics and leave toxic residue.

Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Composting is very easy to do, you can start by choosing a spot in your backyard and simply create a heap using your compostable. You can speed up the de-compositing process by turning the pile once a week. A balance of 50% carbon-rich materials like cardboard and 50% nitorgen-rich materials like food scraps is best. Here is a very small list of other compostable items you can add to your pile:

• Fruit peels and cores

• Vegetable peels and ends

• Citrus rinds

• Crushed eggshells

• Used tea bags (remove staples if present.)

• Loose tea leaves

• Freshly cut grass

•  Newspaper (black and white pages)

• Cardboard (cut into small pieces)

• Trimmings from indoor plants

When you compost, you are diverting materials that would have otherwise be disposed of in landfills; you are reducing methane emissions from landfills; reduce waste; creating valuable soil amendment; and create green jobs. Saving the planet will take collective effort on all our parts. We thank you.

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