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The Daily Compost
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Real-life composting tips from a dad of 4 and lifelong composter. CEO in the food packaging industry, working to reduce environmental impact from the inside out. Less waste, richer soil, a better planet. 🍌🍎 thedailycompost.com
While my kids enjoy their fluffy, sweet Saturday-morning pancakes, I get my own little joy—tossing the leftover crumbs straight into the compost bin! From my toddler’s highchair tray to the kitchen compost bin it goes. 🥞​

#happysaturday #composteverything #pancakelovers
November 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Not all plastic bags belong in the trash! 🌱 Many, like this brown sugar bag, can actually be recycled. But instead of tossing them in your curbside recycling, return them to the store.​ Look for the recyclable symbol on the packaging to be sure! ♻️​ #recyclingplastic #recyclingtips #sustainableliving
November 22, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Before tossing a jar that once held something sticky into the recycling bin, it's recommended to give it a good rinse to improve material recovery.​
But cleaning sticky jars can be a real challenge. 🥜🍫​
Here’s my simple trick — all you need is hot water and a little shaking power… ♻️💪​
#homehacks
November 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I know… who drinks coffee at 6 PM, right?! ☕️ But sometimes you just need a little extra boost in the middle of the day. So here I am, brewing a cup—and giving my compost bin some quality coffee grounds at the same time! ​
#latecoffee #cupofcoffee #composteverything
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I’ve lost count of how many times a day I scoop up food dropped by my kids 😅.​ Most of it—including this banana peel—gets a second life in my compost! 🍌🌱​
#composteverything #compostingtips #toddlerlife
November 19, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Here’s my son proving that recycling isn’t just for adults! 🌱 ​
Separating what goes where takes only a few seconds, but it makes a big difference for the planet. ♻️
#RecyclingWithKids #recycling #sustainableliving
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Just had to share how easy it is to empty the Reencle system: all you need is a shovel (or your hands!) and a pail—plus a little help from your toddler to give it a gentle tap! 😄​ The Reencle turns scraps into compost that’s nearly ready to use. Watch each step:
#Reencle #compostingtips #tumbler
November 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A mysterious trail of toilet paper appeared in the house this morning, and I already have one prime suspect... 🕵️‍♀️​
It can’t be rolled back up or reused, but at least it’ll have a noble ending—in the compost bin! 🌱​
#composteverything #toiletpaper #toddlerstuff
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 AM
My kids have been really curious about how to recycle or compost the food containers they use throughout the day. So here I am, teaching my son how to properly dispose of yogurt cups that are recyclable. ♻️​
Check it out!
#yogurtcups #recyclablepackaging #RecyclingWithKids
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A few weeks ago, I shared this simple—but insanely effective—fruit fly trap I made: a glass jar, a few holes in the lid, some vinegar and honey 🪰 ​
Well, I’m happy to report that since putting it into action, this trap has been literally KILLING it! 💥
#fruitflytrap #Fruitflies #ByeBugs
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
How can a cold help you grow stronger plants in your balcony or backyard?🤔​
Check out the video and find out...​
#composteverything #fallvibes
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 AM
We have plenty of these brain-like fruits here in Wichita. According to the app PictureThis, they’re osage oranges. While not edible for humans—bitter taste and irritating sap—squirrels seem to love them! 🐿️​
Have you ever seen these? Share a photo! 🌳

#osageorange #picturethis #weirdfruit
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Working in the garden is always rewarding — growing healthy, pesticide-free food is great, but spending time outside with my kids (and dogs!) teaching them to care for our plants, animals, and planet? That’s priceless. 🌿❄️ #gardeningwithkids #familyworkingtogether
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Peppermint, spearmint, chocolate mint… I grew all kinds of this fragrant plant in my garden over the summer. Now it’s time to trim them and store the leaves. It’s a lot of work, but I’m counting on my toddler’s help! 😝​
#fallharvest #PlantTrimming #MintPlant
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Time to say good-bye to my beautiful basil bushes...​

#hallharvest #basil #gardeninglife
November 9, 2025 at 4:22 AM
November is all about gratitude—and one of the best ways to thank the Planet is by taking care of it! Composting at home may seem like a small action, but every little step adds up to a big difference. 🌎✨ Join the composting community!​
#compostingcommunity #GratitudeSeason #thankyouearth
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Juiced a bunch of apples or chopped a mountain of veggies? Those peels, seeds and stems don’t belong in the trash or garbage disposal — let them feed your compost! (Mine are happily composting in the Reencle system) 🍎🍏​ #reencle #foodscraps #composteverything #applejuice #applesauce
November 7, 2025 at 5:10 AM
This year’s backyard harvest was amazing—plenty of apples!🍎 We filled a bag, crushed them all (including the cores!) and made some delicious juice and apple sauce.
The leftover scraps go straight to compost, so nothing goes to waste.
#applejuice #nowaste #applesauce #fruitscraps #frommybackyard
November 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Here’s a handy tip for removing thick, dead plants: cut them at the base, leave the roots, and come back a few days later. The plant remnants dry out faster, making them much easier to pull.​
Here I am removing my sunflower roots! 🌻💪
#sunflowers #gardeningtips #fallgardening #backyardcleanup
November 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
My toddler’s favorite backyard activity? Picking raspberries!
It’s heartwarming to see my kids enjoying our garden as much as I love using our compost to grow these healthy, delicious plants. 🌱💚​ #kidsinthegarden #raspberrypicking
November 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Halloween’s over — now what to do with all those pumpkins? 🎃
Look for a local Pumpkin Smash! It’s a fun (and sustainable) way to catapult or crush your pumpkins so they get composted instead of going to landfills. 🌎✨
#PumpkinSmash #CompostEverything
#Halloween #jackolantern
November 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This is the third cantaloupe that’s been attacked by critters in my backyard. I can’t really blame them—our cantaloupes are delicious! 🍈😅​ It looks like the work of big animal, not insects—maybe a raccoon or a squirrel? 🦝🐿️​
Any guesses?
#cantaloupe #fruitfromthebackyard #frommygarden
November 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Parents of little kids know just how many paper towels we go through in a day, cleaning up messes everywhere. It’s a lot of waste, for sure, but it feels better knowing they’ll be composted and return to the soil. 🌱​
#papertowel #compostingpaper #toddlermess
November 1, 2025 at 4:18 AM
It’s always exciting to see companies creating sustainable alternatives that help keep more waste out of our bins! ♻️​🌱✨​
#sodastream #recyclingeasy #recyclingright
October 31, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Harvest season is still going strong in my backyard!🍓🍅🥒​ Picked some strawberries (not their best batch this time), plus cucumbers, beets and lots of tomatoes. I’m so pleased to see all that early spring work paying off! 🌱✨#backyardharvest #fruitsfrommyyard #tomatoes #cucumber #beets #strawberries
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM