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How to Compost Without Fancy Equipment

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Basically there are two reasons to compost. The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. There are many ways to store the compost until it’s ready to use.

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

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They’ll make sure that every bit of trash is disposed of properly and sent to proper recycling facilities. It feels impossible to completely eliminate the use of paper towels, especially if you love to cook. No, composting doesn’t require a lot of space. Dial Down on the Paper Towels.

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How to Incorporate Sustainable Living in Schools

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Going green for schools can be as simple as starting up a school vegetable garden, recycling waste or installing water tanks. These activities can be taken further by making the vegetable garden a kitchen garden and including the preparation and cooking of healthy meals in the curriculum.

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10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility

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Glass or metal can last a lifetime should you wish to reuse either one and are better recycling material than plastic is. Cardboard boxes can be used over and over again before needing to be recycled. Shredded paper can be put in compost piles. Many “ broken ” items can be recycled into craft projects to do with your children.

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