Composting is pretty simple! It can reduce and even eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers, making it one of the easiest things we can do to help the environment.
What to compost:
Animal manure
Cardboard rolls
Clean paper
Coffee grounds and filters
Cotton rags
Dryer and vacuum cleaner lint
Eggshells
Fireplace ashes
Fruits and vegetables
Grass clippings
Hair and fur
Hay and straw
Houseplants
Leaves
Nutshells
Sawdust
Shredded newspaper
Tea bags
Wood chips
Wool rags
Yard trimmings
What not to compost and why:
Black walnut tree leaves or twigs
(releases substances that might be harmful to plants)
Coal or charcoal ash
(might contain substances harmful to plants)
Dairy products (e.g., butter, milk, sour cream, yogurt) and eggs*
(may create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies)
Diseased or insect-ridden plants
(diseases or insects might survive and be transferred back to other plants)
Fats, grease, lard, or oils*
(may create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies)
Meat or fish bones and scraps*
(may create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies)
Pet wastes (e.g., dog or cat feces, soiled cat litter)*
(might contain parasites, bacteria, germs, pathogens, and viruses harmful to humans)
Yard trimmings treated with chemical pesticides
(might kill beneficial composting organisms)
Finished compost can be applied to lawns and gardens to help condition the soil and replenish lost nutrients. However, it should not be used as potting soil for houseplants because of the presence of weeds and grass seeds.
That's all there is to it!
If you live in a house, duplex, or even an apartment and have a significant enough space, there is the Yimby Tumbler Composter
Thanks for doing your part to help Mama Earth!