Easy Recipes From The Garden

I am a huge fan of composting. The bin on our kitchen counter is filled up almost before dinnertime with waste from the kitchen — and other areas around the house.

There are many household items that you might throw away that can actually be put in the compost bin. Here are just five of my favorites:

1. Paper towels and tissues. As long as there isn’t animal grease or cleaners on them, they’re safe.
2. Human hair. Being pregnant and long haired, I find a lot of hair in my hair brush, shower drain, bathroom sink drain, etc…
3. Dryer lint.
4. Animal fur. The cats shed about as much as I do, so why not throw their fur into the compost too?
5. Fabric. Old t-shirts that are beyond wearing, dish rags, etc., can all be put in the compost bin.