sara | May 4, 2010
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, [...]
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admin | May 25, 2007
Where is the best location for the compost bin?
Place the compost bin onto bare soil or grass so that the worms can get in and the moisture can drain out.
Ensure that the ground is level and drainage is good.
Ideally place the compost bin in a partially sunny position as the heat helps to break down the [...]
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admin | April 9, 2007
Help the environment by recycling as much of your household waste products as you can.
Here are a few helpful tips to help with the recycling;
Reuse plastic carrier bags when shopping.
Use a bag for life.
Start composting your food and garden waste.
Reuse glass jars for homemade jams and pickles.
Freeze homemade soups and meals in reusable plastic packaging.
Take [...]
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