let’s compost!

Composting is

nature’s way of

recycling.

Transform yard trimmings,

fruit scraps, and vegetable

peels into a rich soil

conditioner.

Healthy soil

grows healthy

plants!

Improve fertility,

water-holding

capacity, and the

texture of your soil!

Save money!

Save the environment!

Reduce costs for your city!

Stop the

dumping!

A healthy compost

pile needs a variety

of ingredients.

Carbon(brown stuff)

Nitrogen(green stuff)

A well-balanced diet

will create a healthy

environment for

composters

What not to

compost

Dog or cat poop(Picture omitted)

How to

Compost

1. Choose a

location

Composting can be done

indoors or outdoors.

Composting requires a lot of sun…

as well as shade.

2. Chop/shred

your ingredients

Smaller

pieces help

speed the

process up.

3. Balance it

well

Nature likes a balance of

green and brown.

4. Just add

water

Add water when

you build your pile

Keep it damp like

a sponge

To bin or not to bin… that is the question.

How do you know if it’s ready?

It should be crumblyand dark brown, and

should have a pleasant earthy aroma.

Troubleshooting

Problem 1:

Smell & flies

Problem 2:

Not working!

Problem 3:

Rodents

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Credits

Presentation by

Jani M. Kim

&

Tony K. Choi

Made for SYEP ’11

@ KRC

Feel free to distribute, give credit where it’s due.

No copyright infringement intended.

For educational purposes only.

@tonykchoi

@krcla