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Can You Compost Dairy? Yes, But…

While you can compost dairy products, it should be done with caution. Dairy products take time to decompose. They attract pests and night critters to your composting bin. And, above all, they...

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Is straw good for compost?

It is possible to compost straw, but only if it is not contaminated with chemicals, carnivore animal manure and anything else on the 'do not compost list'. As a brown material in composting, straw...

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Can you compost napkins?

Yes, you can! As long as your napkins are unused or relatively clean, they should not pose a problem for your compost bin, providing they are not oily from foods like meat or dairy. Are napkins...

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Can You Compost Paper Plates?

Paper plates are compostable and take about 4 to 6 months, depending on the paper plate type, pile size, and the environment. The composting process is shorter on hot days, unlike in the cold...

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Can you compost cooked or raw eggs?

Eggs, like all other organic matter, can be composted. So, whether you scrambled too many eggs or left a carton of raw eggs in your fridge and it’s now rotten, you can toss it into your compost...

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Can you Add Human Urine to Compost: Yes, But..

Adding human urine to your compost pile is a free and non-toxic method of adding moisture and essential minerals to your heap. Our urine contains substantial amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and...

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