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Home Composting

Mix it up

Mix it up

By composting at home you can save as much carbon as your kettle produces annually. The key to good compost is to get a good mix of wet and sappy materials with dry and fibrous ones. This will ensure your bin has all the moisture and air it needs to compost successfully. Visit the Recycle Now Home Compost site to find out more.

Keep a kitchen compost caddy

Keep a kitchen compost caddy

Over 30% of an average household bin can be composted at home, from vegetable peelings and teabags, to egg boxes and shredded paper. Using a container or kitchen caddy to collect your compostable waste from the house will save you having to make a trip to the compost bin every day.

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