Important characteristics to know about this item:
Breaks Down Slowly May Contain Synthetics Pest Attraction Risk
Breaks Down Slowly
This tag identifies tough, dense, or woody materials that take a long time to decompose. Don't be surprised to find pieces of these items in your finished compost. Chopping or shredding them beforehand can help speed up the process.
Pest Attraction Risk
This tag flags items that are more likely to attract unwanted visitors like rodents, raccoons, or flies. To minimize risk, always bury these materials deep in the center of your compost pile and cover them with a thick layer of "brown" materials like leaves or shredded paper.
May Contain Synthetics
This tag is for items that are mostly organic but may contain small amounts of non-biodegradable synthetic materials. For example, some tea bags use a plastic sealant, and dryer lint can contain microfibers from synthetic clothing. You may need to sift these small contaminants out of your finished compost.
