There are all sorts of materials you can compost from rotten fruit to cardboard but doing it under the right conditions is very important. Composting your waste is a great way of recycling as it doesn't need any extra equipment so is completely natural and can then be used on things such as plants and to enrich soil. In the article below is some more information on the ways to compost and the various things it can be used for.
Information About Compost
- Where to put compost - The first thing you need to do is determine the best place in your garden for your composter to work to the best of its ability. The best place for you to place the bin is on soil this is because it allows air to get to the mixture and also lets any water drain out, it also makes easier access for the bacteria and insects to gain access and aid the rotting process. It also speeds up the decomposition of the contents if you place the bin in a sunny area as the heat helps the process.
What can you put in compost heaps? - There are many different materials you can add to your compost heap some that decompose a lot quicker than others, some of the various things you can put in your composter include;
Vegetable and fruit waste, this would have to be raw vegetables not cooked.- An excellent waste to put in your bin is grass cuttings this is because they degrade very quickly and aid the rest of the waste to degrade quickly as well.
- You can add any leaves that you may sweep up out of your garden or guttering, this give the mixture a great source of nutrients and minerals.
What not to put in compost heaps - As well as the things that you can use and aid the process there are also things that you can not use some of these are; meat (raw or cooked) this is because it doesn't decompose quick enough and creates a lot of bad bacteria, no animal faeces and you should make sure you don't put items in that are non-recyclable such as plastics.