A composting bin

Can I put tortillas in my compost bin?


YES 🎉


You can put tortillas into your composting bin!

Key info
Brown material📂
1-2 weeks
50:1⚖️

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

They are made from wheat flour, which is a natural material that can be broken down by microorganisms in a compost pile.

The process may take several months, but eventually the tortillas will decompose and become part of the compost.

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