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- 4. Why Compost? 4 of foodscraps and yard waste in landfills could be composted instead million tons of landfill compared to only 42.6 million tons of compost 30% 146.2 According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
- 5. What Can CompostDo? 5 Improves water holding capacity of soil and enriches soil by retaining moisture Returns valuable nutrients to the soil to maintain soil quality and fertility Loosens hard desert soil for roots to penetrate more easily Saves money spent on fertilizers and soil amendments Reduces methane emissions from landfills and lowers carbon footprint
- 6. National Overview 6 Compost- 42.6million tons Landfill- 146.2 million tons In 2018, there was a total of 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste. Of that solid waste, 69 million tons were recycled, 42.6 million tons were composted, and 146.2 million tons directed to the landfills.
- 7. What Do INeed? 7 Just as baking banana bread or brownies takes a good recipe for delicious banana bread or fudgy brownies, good compost requires 3 essential ingredients: water, browns, and greens. Some examples of browns include dead leaves, branches and twigs. Greens refer to items such as grass clippings, vegetable waste, fruit scraps, coffee grounds. Recipe for Perfect Compost Ingredients ● Equal quantity of browns and greens ● Adequate water 1. Alternate layers of organic materials of green and brown by the size of the items 2. Water your compost daily to maintain moisture depending on location. If exposed to significant sunlight, water more frequently.
- 8. Why Do INeed These? 8 Greens provide nitrogen Ex. Grass clippings, vegetable waste, fruit scraps, coffee grounds Browns provide carbon Ex. Dead leaves, branches and twigs Water provides moisture to help break down organic matter
- 9. Compost Life Cycle 9 01 02 03 Howdo I start? Compost bins do not need to be expensive or extremely structured. A simple recycled wooden palette or bottomless basket from wire is a great start! In Arizona, you can get a recycled trash containers as compost bins for only $5! What next? Add your food scraps and yard waste to your bin. Keep the bin close to the kitchen for your convenience and near a water source to water it frequently. Consider placing the bin in the shade, to reduce water evaporation. When is it finished? Finished compost no longer resembles the original materials in appearance or odor. It should be dark brown or black in color and have a sweet smell.
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