Why Compost and What to Compost? via @recycle_now

October 22October 24Posted in Garden & NatureTagged bark, benefits, bin, branches, browns, cardboard, cat littler, chickweed, coffee grounds, compost, cooked, dairy, dog poo, egg boxes, environmental, fallen, filter paper, fruit, garden, grass cutting, greens, leaves, meat, nappies, nettles, not, old flowers, out, paper, peelings, philippa forrester, plants, rhubarb, Salad, sawdust, scraps, seed heads, tea bags, twigs, vegetables, weeds, what, whyLeave a comment

Why compost?

Composting is an inexpensive, natural process that transforms your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient rich food for your garden. It’s easy to make and use.

“Just like you I am keen to do my bit for the environment and at the same time help my garden. All you need to do is follow the advice on this website and you too can get the best out of your bin and start giving Mother Nature a helping hand”

– Philippa Forrester

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Reusing cereal carton boxes

June 28June 9Posted in Carton, DIY, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged box, cardboard, carton, cereal, crafts, diy, recycle, repurpose, reuse, tutorial, upcycleLeave a comment

Updated: June 2016

Repurpose cereal boxes to organise your drawers

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Decomposition rates of common marine debris items

June 7January 13Posted in Aluminium, Carton, Fabric, Glass, Man & Nature, other materialsTagged aluminium can, apple core, bottle, buoy, cardboard, cigarette, cotton, debris, decomposition, diaper, fishing line, glass, marine, paper, plastic, plastic beverage holder, plastic grocery bag, plywood, rates, styrofoam cup, waxed carton, woolLeave a comment

Let’s start reusing this items and prevent more trash and contamination of our seas!

Infographic resource here

Reusing toilet paper tube

June 5April 10Posted in Carton, DIY, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged cardboard, carton, crafts, creative ways, diy, ideas, recycle, repurpose, reuse, roll, toilet paper, tube, tutorial, tutorials, upcycle, Upcycling4 Comments

Updated: April 2019

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