12/4/11
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Banana peels, leaves and grass clippings aren't the only things that can be added to the backyard compost bin. Cotton swabs, facial tissues and newspaper can also be added to the bin where they will degrade down naturally and turn into beneficial mulch for your garden. Anything that is made entirely from paper pulp and cotton -- no plastic -- can be composted. It's amazing to think just how much trash we could divert from landfills if we composted!