A start to composting

From Compost Live Mumbai and Future Recyclers Foundation, director of projects, Rajeshwari Phadtare, reiterates that one step towards sustainability is a start towards 100 steps. “We talk about waste management and recycling but we also need to make choices that completely eliminate single-use plastic and reduce waste in the first place,” she notes. Her tips include:
. Observe your habits and the waste generated at home for a week to estimate how you can switch to a low-waste lifestyle.
. Read about composting — there are tonnes of resources available — and approach composting communities to help you get into the habit, understand the elements and learn solutions to challenges faced in the beginning.
. Once you determine the usual amount of wet waste generated, buy a composting bin or any unit large enough to manage the waste.
. Add a good mix of greens  — food scraps and coffee grounds for nitrogen — and  browns — coconut husks and dried leaves for carbon, to help get a rich compost.