Home's Cool With Educational Insights Series - Compost Starter

Composting is a great way to make full use of the food material that would normally be thrown away. In the US food chain supply, it is estimated that 30-40% is wasted, which equates to more than 100 Billion pounds! Composting reduces the food waste we create and allows a household to create their own dirt for gardens and planters.

Ages: 5+
Grades: K+
Supplies: ~1-gallon container (clear is nice so you can see the food break down), soil, food scraps, worms (optional)

Getting Started:
1. Get a clear bin to store your starter dirt in. Fill it about ¾ full.
2. Add kitchen scraps as you create them. Be sure to stir your compost every day or two to help distribute the compost material.

Thing to compost: eggshells, banana and orange peels, apple cores, food trimmings, coffee grounds, teabags, corn cobs

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