Cyndy recently suggested that we add the paper towels from the bathrooms to our compost. We discussed this at some length at today’s Green Team meeting and, after looking up some interesting data, we concluded that our compost is already out of balance in that we aren’t producing enough nitrogen-rich waste. Since paper towels are so carbon-rich, they would put the balance even further out of whack. It’s a great idea though and we can revisit in the future. Thanks for the idea Cyndy!
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whitneyblanchard // November 4, 2008 at 5:00 pm |
I’m having a hard time shaking the paper towel in the compost. At the last Green Team meeting we checked out the Carbon to Nitrogen ratios (as Colleen just mentioned) and brown paper does up the ratio… But, I think we need to address what the purpose of the compost at Gregg Hall is for. What’s the end use? If our purpose is to reduce Gregg Hall waste and our Gregg Hall compost will be transferred to the UNH compost, then maybe some extra brown paper is OK. If we’re keeping our compost, we shouldn’t up that ratio. I think we should figure out the end use of the compost and re-evaluate what can go in…
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