At-Home Composting
That brown banana languishing on your countertop does not belong in the trash: it’s meant for some delicious banana bread, and the peel is meant for the compost. For thousands of years, humans have recognized the importance of composting, which, as Environmental Protection Agency spokesperson Enesta Jones explains, is a method of decomposing organic waste into material that can be added to soil to help plants grow. Affiliate links used.
Best Countertop Composting Bins
Look for a stylish option that has a replaceable charcoal filter, which helps trap odors under the lid.
Best Outdoor Composters
“If composting outdoors, helpful tools include a pitchfork, shovel, and nearby water source,” Jones says. If you live in a densely populated urban area, Jones recommends a fully enclosed system, as open piles for food scraps are generally not the best idea for city environments.
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