Discover the benefits of composting
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What is compost? Compost is made up of organic matter such broken down in the presence of air. The breakdown of the mat microscopic organisms as well as ants, worms and other mini-be
Discover the benefits of composting Discover the benefits of composting
Why compost? Each compost bin diverts 150kg of waste a year, user.
Where to put the bin The perfect position for a compost bin is Ideally, place your compost bin somewhere that is convenient to How to compost The golden rule is to get the right balance of
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Cling film Bones Which bin? There are many different types of compost bin or y Glass Pasta of these bins are offered at discounted prices by Worceste Hair Liquids (custard, gravy Metal Sawdust Which bin? There are many different types of compost bin composting can be found on the council’s website and the Gard manure etc.) Cat and dog poo or you can make Poultry your own ‘wooden modular’Shredded bin. Someorof theseContent taken from the Garden Organic website and Let’s Waste Nappies and plant remains scrunched paper Dairy products bins are offered atFlower discounted prices by Worcestershire County Elisabeth Johnston – Let’s Waste Less in Worcestershire Voluntee Coke and ash Paper Thick woody material Council. Fur ther information about composting can towels be found on the council’s website and the Garden OrganicEgg website. boxes Diseased plants Perennial weeds Straw manure Content taken from thebased Garden Organic website and Let’s Weed seed heads Waste Less materials. Vegetarian pet bedding Elisabeth Johnston: lil.harris@hotmail.co.uk Receipts Coffee grounds (loose) and tea bags (not plastic)
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