The grace period is over, and anyone found not composting in New York City will be forced to pay a fine, but what exactly are we expected to compost? Many food scraps and yard ...

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Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper ...

Compost can be made in a number of ways, from simply piling up old plant material, to using complicated plastic bins. Basically, plant waste + moisture + warmth + air + micro-organisms + time ...