TheGreenGuide

Organic Wastes

#1.Homemade Compost Bin:

How much waste do you need?

1. Large plastic bin
2. drill
3. brown and green organic waste
4. soil

These are the things you should do:

1. Drill holes in the bin for ventilation
2. Layer brown waste (leaves, paper) and green waste (kitchen scraps) with soil
3. Mix and turn occasionally
4. Compost will form in a few months.

#2.Citrus Peel Bird Feeders:

How much waste do you need?

1. Hollowed citrus peels
2. twine
3. birdseed.

These are the things you should do:

1. Hollow out citrus peels
2. make a hole at the top, thread twine
3. fill with birdseed
4. and hang in your garden to attract birds.

#3.Kitchen Scrap Herb Garden:

How much waste do you need?

1. Eggshells
2. citrus peels
3. herb seeds

These are the things you should do:

1. Fill eggshells or citrus peels with soil
2. plant herb seeds
3. and place them on a sunny windowsill
4. They'll sprout and grow!

#4.Tea Leaf Fertilizer:

How much waste do you need?

1. Used tea leaves
2. water

These are the things you should do:

1. Soak used tea leaves in water overnight
2. Strain the tea and use it to water your plants for a natural fertilizer boost.

#5.Coffee Grounds Exfoliating Scrub:

How much waste do you need?

1. Coffee grounds
2. coconut oil
3. sugar

These are the things you should do:

1. Mix coffee grounds
2. coconut oil
3. and sugar to create an exfoliating scrub
4. Use in the shower to rejuvenate your skin

#6.Biodegradable Seed Starters:

How much waste do you need?

1. Toilet paper rolls
2. soil
3. seeds

These are the things you should do:

1. Fill toilet paper rolls with soil
2. plant seeds
3. and place them in a tray
4. When the seedlings are ready, plant them directly into the ground.

#7.Fruit Peel Potpourri:

How much waste do you need?

1. Citrus peels
2. dried flowers
3. spices

These are the things you should do:

1. Mix dried flowers and spices with citrus peels
2. Let them dry
3. and then place them in bowls around your home for natural fragrance.

#8.Eggshell Calcium Supplement:

How much waste do you need?

1. Crushed eggshells.

These are the things you should do:

1. Crush cleaned eggshells into a fine powder
2. Add a pinch to your meals for a calcium boost.

#9.Banana Peel Shoe Shine:

How much waste do you need?

1. Banana peels.

These are the things you should do:

1. Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes
2. then buff with a soft cloth for a natural shine.

#10.Vegetable Scraps Broth:

How much waste do you need?

1. Vegetable scraps
2. Water

These are the things you should do:

1. Collect vegetable peels and scraps
2. Boil them in water to create a flavorful homemade vegetable broth.