In a previous article, called What Not to Compost, we covered what items you should not put in your compost. Now you might be wondering what you should compost!
Below is a list of common items that you can put in your compost bin for safe and effective organic matter.
Don’t miss the What to Compost Infographic below the article!
Here is what to compost to create a nutrient-dense organic matter to help your herbs, vegetables and plants grow beautifully:
Fruit and vegetable scraps (remove seeds first, and don’t compost citrus fruits)
Eggshells (best when crushed)
Coffee grounds (you can add non-bleached filters too)
Tea leaves & tea bags (without the staple)
Spent herbs & herb scraps
Shredded paper (non-glossy)
Cardboard (shred it before adding it to compost)
Corn cobs and stalks (best when chopped up)
Nut shells
Leaves (break down easier when shredded and only in moderate amounts)
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