Here is a list of things that you can compost along with your food scraps from the blog Bonzai Aphrodite (she's pretty cool). The purpose of her blog is to express her "the fusion of cutting-edge urban lifestyle and a mindful, positive existence." Perfect. Here is her list:
- Soy/rice/almond/etc milk
- Coffee grounds
- Fireplace ash
- Nut shells (not walnut)
- Toenail clippings
- Dryer Lint
- Human Hair
- Pet Hair
- Dust bunnies
- Burlap sacks
- Innards of vacuum bag (empty bag into compost)
- Toothpicks
- Cotton or wool clothes, cut into strips
- Domestic bird and bunny droppings
- Old potpourri
- Sawdust
- Dog food
- Fish food
- Flowers
- Seaweed/nori/kelp
- Peanut shells
- Condoms! (latex only)
- Paper towels
- Paper napkins
- Paper plates (non wax- or plastic- coated)
- Trimmings from an electric razor
- Tea bags/ looseleaf tea
- Q-tips (not plastic ones)
- Newspaper
- Dead houseplants or their dropped leaves
- Avocado pits (just chop first)
- Feathers
- Tofu/Tempeh
- Pickles
- Dead bus on the windowsill
- Egg shells
- Coffee filters
- Balloons (latex only)
- Popcorn kernels (the ones at the bottom of the bucket)
- Aquatic Plants from aquariums
- Matches
- Old loofas (real, not synthetic)
- holiday wreaths
- Pencil shavings
- Tampon applicators (cardboard, not plastic)
- Bamboo skewers
- Old herbs and spices
- Cooked rice and pasta
- Frozen fruits and veggies
- Wine corks
- Paper muffin/cupcake cups
- Cotton balls
- Beer and wine!
Just think of all of the landfill space you will save! And this is just the beginning! I am sure there is more, I'll keep you posted ;)
Peace!
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