As a nation we produce around 30 million tonnes of household rubbish each year and over half of this waste can be easily recycled. In fact, over one third of the contents of an average UK household bin can be home composted, not to mention all the garden waste that can be added to a compost bin. Yet many people still do not recognise how important and simple this is to do.

At first it may take up to six months before you start producing usable compost. But once you get going you will have a constant supply of compost made from your own garden and food waste.

For advice and information about home composting, please visit:

https://www.recyclenow.com/reduce-waste/composting

https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/