Did you know Up to 60% of your household rubbish could be composted!
Do you know why you should compost?
This is what WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) has to say:
Research by WRAP shows that in the UK we are throwing away about one quarter of the food we buy, most of which could have been eaten. In effect, for every four bags of shopping we bring home, we put one straight into the bin.
Sending food waste to landfill is not only wasteful and expensive, but also produces emissions of methane as anaerobic bacteria break down the compressed waste. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas which, molecule for molecule over a century, traps 30 times more of the sun’s heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide.
Firstly, we shouldn’t be wasting so much food and we need to understand why we are and make changes to stop it.
Secondly home composting transforms your kitchen and garden waste as well as small amounts of paper and card into a nutrient rich food for your garden. It’s easy to make and use. All you need to get started is a compost bin and some outdoor space
If you want to know more about how to compost check out BBC tips on Composting Food Waste