Life Kit Want To Start Composting? Here's What To Know
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Apr 22, 2021 
Leonard Diggs, Director of Operations at Pie Ranch Farm in California and a composting expert, shares his insights on starting composting in any space. He highlights the climate benefits of reducing food waste and methane emissions. Listeners learn effective composting practices, including layering techniques and what to avoid for pest control. Diggs emphasizes the balance of nitrogen-rich greens and carbon-rich browns for optimal results. Plus, he introduces an easy garlic peeling trick and invites community engagement with composting tips.
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Composting Benefits
- Food scraps in landfills produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
- Composting reduces methane emissions and creates beneficial fertilizer.
Selecting Food Scraps
- Choose fruit and vegetable scraps for composting.
- Avoid meat, dairy, oils, bones, and overly buttery/oily cooked foods.
Kitchen Scrap Consultation
- Julia Simon consults Leonard Diggs on which kitchen scraps are compostable.
- Diggs advises against composting salmon skin but approves other fruit/vegetable scraps.