How do you compost?

Let's learn!

It doesn't have to be scary!

Choose a location

Make sure this location is good for soil filtration, moisture, and airflow

You can use bins or otherwise!

How to start your compost

We need some ingredients to layer in the box

Nitrogen

This is usually your greens. Nitrogen is necessary for the growth of living things.

ex. grass, vegetables, coffee grounds

Carbon

Carbon is essential for all forms of life!

ex. brown leaves, sawdust, twigs

Oxygen and Water

This will allow the decomposers to breathe and survive.

Figure out what to Compost

Not choosing the right material to compost can make the composting time much longer or not work!

If you're not sure, you can use our Compost Checker!

Use our Compost Checker

Other Examples

And there's your compost!

It's okay if you don't know what you're doing at first! With one step at a time, you'll reduce food waste and help the planet!

If you have more questions please refer to our FAQ

FAQ

I live in an apartment and have no space. What can I do?

What's the point to composting my own waste?

How can I use compost?

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