Sustainable Living
Composting Checklist
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16 itemsStart composting at home. This free composting checklist gives you a 16-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
What's on the list
- Choose method (pile, bin, tumbler, worm)
- Place bin in shade with airflow
- Counter caddy for scraps
- Greens: fruit, veg, coffee grounds
- Browns: leaves, cardboard, sawdust
- Aim for 3:1 brown to green
- Chop large pieces
- Avoid meat, dairy, oils
- Avoid pet waste
- Turn pile weekly
- Keep moisture like wrung sponge
- Cover food scraps with browns
- Wait 2-6 months for finished compost
- Sift before using
- Use in garden beds or pots
- Plan a winter strategy
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