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Waste Wisely

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Composting
Steps:

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Step 1:

If possible, shred Compostaboard into strips and combine with high carbon materials such as straw or dead leaves to reach a height of approximately 4in.

 

Step 2:

Add nitrogen rich components such as manure, fresh grass clippings, or spoiled vegetables on top of Compostaboard.

 

Step 3:

Add approximately a 2 in. layer of soil on top of compost.  

 

Step 4:

Repeat this process until all Compostaboard waste is used in the compost.

 

Storage:

It is imperative that the compost pile remain around the moistness of a sponge. Add water depending on the feel of the compost to reach the desired moisture content.

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Preparation:

Turn the compost about every 5-7 days to speed up the composting process.  In approximately 6-8 months you will have compost that is ready to enrich your garden!

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-Can't Compost?-

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Visit  https://www.wm.com/us/en/drop-off-locations for information on your closest recycling center

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Compostaboard's mission: 

Our goal in the creation of Compostaboard is to bring a new entirely compostable box to the consumer market that would inform consumers of the benefits of composting their corrugated waste and lead to a cleaner, safer future for our planet!

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Image by Charles C. Collingwood
Save the Planet

Resources

Patterson, Susan. “Using Cardboard in Compost - How to Compost Cardboard Boxes.” Composting Cardboard: Information On Types Of Cardboard To Compost Safely, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-cardboard.htm.

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“Trash & Recycling Drop-off Locations: WM.” Waste Disposal & Recycling, https://www.wm.com/us/en/drop-off-locations.

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Let’s Connect

Clemson, SC

John Bolt - jgbolt@clemson.edu

Spencer Hall - sohall@clemson.eedu

Morgan Brewer - mdbrewe@clemson.edu

Emily Birkmayer - ebirkma@clemson.edu

Nate Stephens - nbsteph@clemson.edu

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