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Can I put kombucha in my compost bin?


YES 🎉


You can put kombucha into your composting bin!

Key info
Green material📂
1-2 weeks
20:1⚖️

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Yes, kombucha can break down in a home composting bin.

Kombucha is a fermented tea that is made with a combination of tea, sugar, and a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast).

The bacteria and yeast in the SCOBY will break down the tea and sugar in the kombucha, resulting in a compostable material.

The compostable material can then be added to a home composting bin, where it will break down further into nutrient-rich soil.

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