More than 60% of your daily household trash consists of organic wet waste. Stop tossing it out! You can easily turn those scraps into premium plant food for free.
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You don't need to buy expensive commercial composters. An old plastic paint bucket, a broken plastic crate, or a sturdy clay pot works perfectly.
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Composting requires oxygen to prevent foul smells. Use a hot nail or screwdriver to poke 15 to 20 small holes around the sides and bottom of your bucket.
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Successful composting relies on a simple balance. You need Greens (nitrogen-rich food scraps) and Browns (carbon-rich dry leaves or cardboard).
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Start by throwing a 2-inch layer of dry leaves, shredded newspapers, or torn egg cartons at the bottom. This absorbs excess moisture and stops smells.
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Add your daily kitchen waste on top. Vegetable peels, fruit skins, coffee grounds, and used tea leaves are perfect. Chop them small to speed up processing!
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Keep cooked oily food, dairy products, meat, bones, and plastic out of your bin. These ingredients attract maggots, rats, and create terrible odors.
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Every single time you add wet kitchen waste, cover it immediately with a thin layer of dry leaves or garden soil. This keeps fruit flies completely away!
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Mix the contents with a stick once a week to introduce fresh oxygen. In 4 to 6 weeks, your waste transforms into rich, earthy, black organic compost.
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