Compost
Why is it so important to keep turning the compost in the bins?
To allow oxygen to come in for the microbes so it builds heat.
Bones can be composted.
False
Eggshells
Brown
What should we be adding into the compost to make sure it stays at 160 degrees and below?
Add water every two weeks.
I can compost oranges.
Yes!
Used Tea
Green
A compost pile must at least be...?
I can add cheese into my compost!
*Incorrect Buzzer noises*
Coffee Grounds
Green!
What could happen if the Compost is at 160 degrees for too long without water?
It can burn and make ash.
I can add sawdust into my compost.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Pine Needles from Trees
Brown.
Why is it important for the compost to get to 160 degrees?
So nothing grows in it!
Store Bought flowers can be composted.
Nope!
Cocoa Beans
Greens!
(Fruits have seeds, and Cocoa beans are seeds)