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Blog Question of the Week: Do you compost yard waste and why?

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Category: Trash and Recycling
Type: News
Source: EPA
Date: Monday, September 22nd, 2008

(9/22/08) Ever wanted to tell E.P.A. what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your chance in the E.P.A. blog, Greenversations. Each question is an open-ended blog entry; please share your thoughts as comments.

This week's question:

Do you compost yard waste and why?
Fall is upon us: time to take out those rakes! As you prepare for cooler temperatures, have you thought about what to do with all those leaves, old plants, and other debris?

¿Usted hace compostaje y por qué?
El otoño se avecina. ¡Ha llegado el momento de sacar los rastrillos! A medida que se prepara para las temperaturas más frescas, ¿ha pensado en qué hacer con la hojarasca, las plantas viejas y otros escombros del jardín?

Share your answer: http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2008/09/22/qotw-compost-yard-waste-and-why/

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