Did you know that this week is Compost Awareness Week (2nd-8th May 2010)?
Do you have a compost bin, if so then here are the things that you can put in your compost bin.
Green Waste
- Fruit peelings.
- Vegetable peelings.
- Tea bags.
- Coffee grounds.
- Grass cuttings.
- Old flowers.
- Dead plants.
- Plant prunings.
- Weeds.
- Animal manure.
Brown Waste
- Egg boxes.
- Scrunched up paper.
- Paper towels.
- Paper bags.
- Newspaper.
- Cardboard.
- Leaves.
- Hedge clippings.
- Sawdust.
- Eggshells.
- Old straw and hay.
- Guinea pig, gerbil, rabbit and hamster bedding.
- Old cotton.
- Linen rags.
If you are thinking of getting a compost bin during compost awareness week then you will need to think about the best location for your compost bin.
Do you have any composting or recycling tips that you would like to share during compost awareness week, if so then please leave a comment.
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