Composting 101 | Page 8

Sources of Carbon and
Nitrogen
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Sources of Carbon
(Browns)
⊷ Dried leaves
⊷ Shredded paper
⊷ Cardboard
⊷ Wood chips and
small branches
⊷ Paper
Towels/Tissue
Sources of Nitrogen
(Greens)
⊷ Cut grass
⊷ Coffee grounds
⊷ Vegetables and
Fruits
⊷ Tea bags
⊷ Cotton Seed Meal
⊷ Cut Flowers