Aug24 2010

Don’t stress about scraps, compost them!

by: Courtney Heath Filed under How it works, Inspiration

One of the things I pride myself on is my eco-sensibility. In our house we recycle every bit we can, we use eco friendly cleaners, buy locally, eat organic and we try to uphold the same principles in the shop. We use eco-friendly cleaners, we try to carry as many eco-friendly yarns as possible and we also compost our shredded paper.

Now you can get involved too. I’ve caught wind that folks are also composting their yarn scraps! Makes sense right? It’s natural, it’s biodegradable, why not?!

Cut up the scraps before putting them in. It helps to speed up the biodegrading process and doesn’t get tangled when you have to turn it. Make sure you only put in natural fibers like cottons and wools.

PS: If you have open-topped container in the backyard–the birds will take the scraps to build their nests. You’ll see bits of yarns in the trees.

2 Comments

Rhonda the StitchingNut on August 25, 2010 12:17 pm
I cut up bits of wool to put in a wire holder I have to hang outside for the birds to scoop up first thing in the spring. Another reed ball is filled with wool roving for their nest building also. Found a squirrel helping himself once also.

Warm Winter homes!
Rhonda the StitchingNut on August 25, 2010 12:17 pm
I cut up bits of wool to put in a wire holder I have to hang outside for the birds to scoop up first thing in the spring. Another reed ball is filled with wool roving for their nest building also. Found a squirrel helping himself once.

Warm Winter homes!