FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
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food scraps
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autumn leaves
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wood chips
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plastic
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Detailed explanation-1: -DON’T add meat scraps, bones, grease, whole eggs, or dairy products to the compost pile because they decompose slowly, cause odors, and can attract rodents. DON’T add pet feces or spent cat liter to the compost pile. DON’T add diseased plant material or weeds that have gone to seed.
Detailed explanation-2: -If a plastic product is labeled “compostable, ‘’ can I add it to my home compost pile? No. Unless the label indicates that the product is okay for home composting, you should not try to compost it at home.
Detailed explanation-3: -Dangers of composting in plastic containers While plastics do produce toxic substances when they degrade, the plastic that is used to make plastic containers for composting is made to last – not degrade. It certainly isn’t biodegradable!
Detailed explanation-4: -Composting Don’ts Don’t add fish, meat, dairy products, bones, baked goods, fatty foods or grease to your compost pile. These food scraps do not easily decompose and may attract animals. Don’t use diseased plants or plants that are toxic to other plants.
Detailed explanation-5: -Plastic or plastic-coated products (e.g., plates, cups, etc.) Bioplastics. Styrofoam. Treated wood. Grass clippings. Anything treated with chemicals. Styrofoam. Oil. More items