What Can I Compost
Composting 101
trash or compost?
why compost?
compost science
100

This yellow fruit peel is a compost classic.

What is a banana peel?

100

The process of composting breaks down this kind of material. 

What is organic matter?

100

Used coffee grounds.


 What is compost?


100

Composting helps reduce this kind of waste.


What is landfill waste?


100

This process, where microbes break down organic matter, powers composting.


What is decomposition?


200

You can compost this paper item from your kitchen, but only if it's not greasy.

What is a paper towel?
200

These tiny decomposers are the real MVP in compost piles

What are bacteria
200

Chewed gum.


What is trash?


200

Compost adds this nutrient-rich material to soil.


What is humus?


200

The ideal compost pile is this shape — not flat, not scattered.


What is a pyramid (or mound)?


300
This kind of food waste should never go in a home compost bin-it attract pests

What is a meat or dairy

300

This insect helps digest compost materials and aerate the pile.


What is an earthworm?


300

Hair from a hairbrush.


What is compost?


300

By composting, you help reduce the release of this greenhouse gas.


 What is methane?


300

This measurement tells you if your compost is too wet or too dry.


What is moisture level?


400

These two yard waste items make up the "browns" in compost

What are dried leaves and twigs?

400

You need these three main ingredients for composting: greens, browns, and this.

What is water (or moisture)?


400

Styrofoam takeout container.


What is trash?


400

This outdoor school space would benefit most from compost.


What is a garden?


400

This gas is needed to keep compost aerobic (and odor-free).


What is oxygen?


500
The stringy fruit part(often tossed after Halloween) can be composed
What is pumpkin guts?
500

Turning or mixing the compost pile does this important job.


What is adds oxygen (or helps it break down faster)

500

Shredded newspaper.


What is compost?

500

Composting at home saves this (and your parents will thank you).


What is money (on trash bags or garbage pickup)

500

Too much "green" material makes compost smell bad because it produces this.


What is ammonia

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