Your banana peel called—it wants a second chance at life.

In this episode of Talk Earthy to Me, we’re digging into the surprisingly spicy world of composting. From why it’s become a political hot potato (yes, even trash is political now) to how your kitchen scraps can save the planet, we’ll spill the tea on how turning waste into rich, fertile soil is one of the simplest, most powerful climate actions you can take.

By the end, you’ll never look at your garbage the same way again. Because, babe, trash isn’t just trash… It’s potential.

HOW TO GUIDE TO COMPOSTING

Compost List: https://compostcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-List-2025.pdf 

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