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19 . COMPOSTING IS FUN ! Learn in school , practice at home !

Compost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow . Food scraps and yard waste together currently make up more than 30 percent of what we throw away , and could be composted instead .
You don ’ t need to live on a farm , or even have a big backyard to try this eco-friendly disposal method . And some communities have local composting programs . Or , start your own compost indoor .
Here is a complete guide : GETTING STARTED : Ignyte Magazine .