Everyone eats, and almost everyone (at least in the United States) produces a lot of food waste. When most folks clean off their plates, they are used to dumping the food scraps in the trash with very little thought. What can you do with leftover, partially chewed food, anyway? 🤔
It turns out that there are a number of things you can do with food scraps, especially when it comes to the garden. Keep reading to learn why you might never want to throw out your food scraps again. 🌱
Food scraps decompose.
Food scraps such as fruit cores, banana peels, citrus peels, paper towels, and even tea bags decompose once buried in the soil. The time of decomposition usually ranges between one month to a year. 🍌🍊🍃
Food scraps add nutrients to the soil.
Adding food scraps to soil helps restore organic matter as it provides the necessary means for microorganisms in the soil to thrive. This makes the soil healthier for plants. 🌿💧
Reduce waste and save money.
You can help the environment by reducing normal kitchen waste. Plus, you may save money on garbage removal costs. 💰🌎
Reduce bad odors.
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