Did you know that composting can divert up to 30% of household waste from landfill?
Composting at home reduces waste, enriches soil and helps combat climate change.
Tips to get started:
- Choose a compost bin.
- Collect your kitchen scraps like fruit peels, coffee grounds and eggshells. Mix them with garden waste like leaves and grass clippings.
- Remember to layer your compost and maintain a balance of greens (nitrogen-rich) and browns (carbon-rich).
- Keep your compost moist and turn it regularly for best results.
If you don't have a compost bin at home, you can still make a difference! Simply place all your food scraps and garden clippings in your Food and Garden Organics bin (green bin).
These materials are collected, turned into high quality compost and used by Victorian farmers to enrich the soil they use to grow the fruits and vegetables we all eat.
To find out more about how to start composting at home, visit our website.