Plastic bags are not biodegradable and can contaminate the compost.

A ratio of 2 parts brown materials to 1 part green materials is ideal for composting.

Grass clippings are a good source of nitrogen, which is essential for the decomposition process.

Wood chips are a good source of carbon, which is also essential for the decomposition process.

The ideal temperature range for composting is 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Turning your compost pile once a week helps to aerate it and speed up the decomposition process.

All of the above are signs that your compost is ready to use.

All of the above are benefits of using compost.

You can compost food scraps, yard waste, and paper products.

You should not compost meat, dairy products, or diseased plants.

The best way to store compost is in a covered bin.

It takes 3-6 months for compost to decompose.

You can use compost to spread on your lawn or garden, mix it into your potting soil, or use it as a mulch.

All of the above are environmental benefits of composting.

All of the above are economic benefits of composting.