A composting bin

Can I put tea leaves in my compost bin?


YES 🎉


You can put tea leaves into your composting bin!

Key info
Green material📂
6 months - 1 year
30:1⚖️

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Yes, tea leaves can break down in a home composting bin.

Tea leaves are a great source of nitrogen, which helps to break down other organic materials in the compost.

Tea leaves also contain beneficial microorganisms that help to speed up the composting process.

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