Scraps Become Soil
Apple cores and banana peels go into the bin. Little by little they turn into dark soil, and a new plant can grow in it.
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Examples
- A banana peel in the garden bin.
- Dry leaves raked under a bush turn dark and soft.
Key takeaways
- Food scraps and fallen leaves break down into soil.
- Dark soil helps plants grow.
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