Eco Camp
Let's Build a Compost Bin!
Amalia Adiv
Come discover why it is important to compost and what kinds of things belong in a compost bin. Then let's build our own special container and make a promise to Earth to compost one thing every day!
Materials Needed
Empty 2-liter soda bottle
Sharp knife (grownups may cut off the top of the bottle before class)
Nail (grownups may punch holes in the bottle before class)
Shredded newspaper
Dirt from outside (not potting soil)
Compostables (vegetable scraps, grass clippings, coffee grounds)
Dead leaves (small handful)
Flat dish
Spray bottle with water