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Believe it or not, there is a functioning compost setup in this packed freezer: The Ziploc bags to the left are full of about two weeks' worth of organic waste.If you have a green bin — and if you rent in the city of L.A., you should — it will probably cost you $0 and a little freezer space to start composting.Yep! It's the same concept as freezing food: You can slow the natural breakdown of food, and all the odors that come with it, by freezing it.
The missing element to take care of the smell issue was an easy fix: putting my compost in the freezer. What's more, this has the added benefit of keeping food scraps away from pests. This Ziploc bag was a little too full. I'd recommend filling it up with less organic material so you can reuse it. Lesson learned!Another tip from our climate emergency reporter Erin Stone: If you need to put your compost in plastic bags but want to cut down on waste, you can put your compost in old bread bags, which are transparent enough to meet requirements for clear plastic. Also, be aware that Ziploc-style bags will not meet this requirement since they’re harder to rip open.Fires.
If you’d rather try something a little more hands-on, you can break down your compost at home — the state has somefor you if you decide to go that route. If you don’t mind keeping some worms around, you can use aSprinkle baking soda in your kitchen pail to reduce odors.Wash your kitchen pail regularly. It is dishwasher friendly.Place the green bin out for collection every week, even if not full.The last step: your green binhave a green bin.
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