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Composting is a system of breaking down the complex carbohydrates and
proteins in dead organic material into simpler nutrients, which can be used in
plants.
Britain’s households throw away millions of tonnes of rubbish each year. As
much as 25% of all our household waste could be composted. This would help
reduce the amount currently being buried in landfill sites, which adds to
pollution including greenhouse gas.
Tips on Composting
Why Should I Compost?
 | Helps reduce the amount of household waste produced locally and
nationally. |
| Improves the quality of the soil, as it is an excellent soil conditioner
and a rich source of plant food. |
| Saves money, as there is no need to buy commercial compost. |
| It helps preserve threatened peat bogs and endangered wildlife habitats. |
YES PLEASE
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NO THANKS
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| Garden waste (i.e. grass cuttings, hedge clippings, pruning, old
plants and flowers) |
| Kitchen waste (e.g. fruit and vegetable peelings; tea bags / leaves,
coffee grounds, egg shells |
| Young weeds |
| Sawdust, wood ash |
| Crumpled or shredded cardboard |
| Autumn leaves (small amounts only – if not put them in black bin bags
as they rot down and are great for mulch) |
| Woody pruning if shredded to a small size |
| Pure wool jumpers |
| Bedding from vegetarian pets such as rabbits |
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| Cooked food, meat, fish and bread |
| Dog / cat faeces |
| Nappies |
| Glass, plastic or metal (recycle separately) |
| Paper with coloured ink |
| Plants infected with persistent diseases (i.e. clubroot, white rot,
blackspot) |
| Corks |
| Coal ash |
| Paper – most paper is coated so will not decompose organically |
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