10 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Compost:
10. Dryer Lint. And used dryer sheets too. This fuzz is perfect for balancing out your browns and greens if they are too wet.
9. Vacuum Cleaner Dust. Don't you hate it when every time you try to empty the canister it just spreads all over the house? Take it outside to empty and put it right in the compost!
8. Paper towels. Use recycled paper towels and you can feel doubly green.
7. And you can compost the cardboard tube too!
6. And of course tissues!
5. Masking tape.
4. Hair. From your hair brush, your dog, your cat... you get the idea!
3. Old cotton socks and underwear. When they've got holes.... it's time to go!
2. Most anything cardboard or paper (cut into small pieces first): cereal boxes, old bills, egg cartons, price tags, movie tickets, etc.
1. A lot of companies like dell and sun chips are using compostable packaging! I've got a few of these bags in my compost pile right now.
Two things I don't compost: citrus and onions. The former throws off the acidic balance and I've read that worms don't like onion skin. And I don't like the way they make my compost smell.
For more information or to start up your own compost pile, go here: How To Compost
Enjoy!
