Brooke Bailey (u/brookebailey)

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Pro tip: Keeping torn paper by my bin fixed my wet compost problem

I used to dump all my kitchen scraps straight into my compost bucket, and it would turn into a soggy mess pretty fast. After reading a forum post, I began tearing up old newspaper and keeping a bag of it next to the bin. Now, whenever I add apple cores or carrot tops, I throw in a good amount of paper shreds too. This simple step soaks up the extra liquid and lets more air mix in. My compost stays much drier and seems to break down quicker than before. I mean, idk, maybe it's just me, but I noticed less fruit flies and no awful smells. Before, my setup felt kinda gross, but now it's way more manageable. This little habit made composting in my apartment actually pleasant.

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brookebailey•4d ago

Hot take: I always thought quick fixes were fine for flat tires.

A local bike shop here started hosting free repair clinics every Saturday. I went to one and saw them teaching proper patch techniques instead of just using a tube sealant. They explained how patches last longer and are better for the environment. Now I take the extra minute to patch tubes right. It saves money and reduces waste.

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Pro tip: Keeping torn paper by my bin fixed my wet compost problem

Hot take: I always thought quick fixes were fine for flat tires.

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