Basic School Composting Recipe
How to do it:The basic principles to attend to are the mix of materials, aeration, and moisture.
- Mix a variety of materials in the compost bin by alternating a layer of "carbon" or dry, brown materials, with a layer of "nitrogen" or wet, green materials.
- Sprinkle a little water on each layer so that the materials are moist, but not soggy. Or, leave the lid off the compost bin if it is raining.
- Top it off with a thin layer of soil or already finished compost.
- Mix or turn the composting materials to allow air to flow through. The more the materials are turned the faster the compost will be finished.
