
Once you compost you just have to boast. It makes you feels so good, some might even say it’s addicting. If you feel the need to feed your world-saving craving, you’re ready for this list:
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- Contents of the vacuum/dust pan
- Bamboo Skewers
- Toothpicks
- Soiled pizza boxes
- Egg cartons (non-Styrofoam)
- Compostable to-go food service goods
- Q-tips (no t the plastic kinds)
- Matches
- Pencil shavings
- Burlap sacks
- Cotton or wool clothes/socks
- Balloons (latex)
- Holiday wreaths (without the plastic shiny things)
- Potpourri
- Nail clippings
- Fishfood
- Rope
- Toilet paper & paper towel rolls
- Cellophane
- Kleenex (used even!)
- Loofas (real loofa)
- Cotton balls
- Masking tape
- White/plain glue
- Junk Mail (uncoated)
Some items on this list are not appropriate for worm composting (balloons for instance). Some things may take a bit longer to break down in backyard piles. For faster composting, shredding contents is advised. If you have a question about something in particular, get in touch.
World-save away!