Emily Chan
Are you looking for ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle? As I’m sure you must know, global warming is becoming a more pressing issue each day that passes.
However, there’s a lot we can do to reduce our environmental footprint. One simple thing you can do to live more sustainably and help fight climate change is to start composting.
Home composting is a win for everyone. It minimizes food waste and powers up your plants. The National Resources Defense Council cites that every month, about $150 worth of food is thrown out by an average family of four.
Composting can help with that! You don’t need to have a sprawling vegetable garden to get into composting–even a small container garden will work.
If you’re not quite sure where to begin, here’s a guide you can use to easily turn your food waste into compost.
First, gather your food scraps. The remaining bits of fruits and vegetables are ideal composting materials. Think banana peels, eggshells, used coffee grounds, and even tea bags. Dairy and meat products aren’t recommended, though. They can attract unwanted animals and pests.
Then, store your food scraps in a container so that they won’t stink up your kitchen. There’s a method to composting. You don’t want to just toss them into the dirt at random.
Now that you’ve got food scraps, you’ll need to select a spot to make your compost. If you have a backyard, you could make a pile of compost right there in the open. But if you prefer, you can throw your food scraps into an old trash bin to maintain your outdoor aesthetic.
In a smaller living space, such as an apartment, your compost bin can be a small cardboard box. Just make sure to remove any plastic tape, stickers, or anything that’s not biodegradable.
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