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Page 1: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

Composting

Page 2: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

What is composting?

• Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues and recycle them to make new, healthy soil. These old plant and animal tissues are often called organic wastes.

Page 3: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

How does the compost process work?

Page 4: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

Our Compost Bin

Page 5: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

What’s Inside?

Page 6: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

What can you compost?

• Apple Cores• Orange Peels• Leaves• Grass• Coffee Grounds• Tea Bags• Banana Peels

Page 7: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

Materials you CANNOT compost:

• Cheese• Dairy Products• Meat Products• Pet Waste

Page 8: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

Weekly Care= Stirring (Air)

Page 9: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

Water

Page 10: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

Trash/Recycle/Compost

Page 11: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

Why compost?

Page 12: Composting. What is composting? Composting is a biological process that occurs when tiny, microscopic organisms break down old plant and animal tissues

30% of Landfills

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Take care of the Earth.