How is Compost Made?

What do we put in the compost bucket?

• Plastic bottles

• Food scraps

• Used batteries

• Glass jars

How do Soil Cycle collect food scraps?

• By car

• By bicycle

• By truck

• By train

What is added to food scraps to make compost?

• Leaves and shredded paper

• Metal cans

• Plastic wrappers

• Styrofoam

Why do we turn the compost pile?

• To cool it down

• To attract worms

• To mix in water

• To ensure it gets air

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Why is composting important?

• It creates more trash

• It uses up water

• It helps plants grow

• It makes food taste better

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