TURNING YOUR SPOIL INTO SOIL

Organic materials + Time + Heat

That's basically it! To get started (or keep going), you'll need a bin or bed, some patience and a 50/50 mix of greens and browns.

For Browns:

+ leaves

+ hay

+ sawdust

+ cardboard

+ natural fibers (i.e. cotton, linen or wool)

Browns add bulk, help with air flow and provide substance for the microorganisms that live in the green to consume.

Think: Carbon rich or carbohydrates

For Greens:

+ grass cuttings

+ eggshells

+ vegetable peelings

+ mostly green things

Greens helps compost heat up, which in turn, helps everything decompose!

Think: Nitrogen rich materials

"But can I compost it?" Yes, you can!

Loose Leaf Tea = The loose leaf tea is green but the bag is Brown

Tofu left in the fridge for a tad bit too long = Definite Green...go for it!

Moldy cheese = Dairy and other high fat foods take longer to heat up but technically Green.

Nail clippings = Believe it or not, these are Browns.

Pet hair (and your hair too) = Brown!

Old bills or letters = As long as you shred it and remove the plastic, Brown.

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