compost

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An average-size adult yields about 200 pounds of compost from Meine Erde’s method, which uses less water, Metz said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The stalks have been saved for compost – which Nina says she's considering turned into some kind of furniture.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Stewart opted out of the burial/cremation dichotomy, saying she wanted to become compost.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

Most of the green bins’ contents are taken to a facility in Bakersfield, where the resulting compost can be used by farmers, said Heather Johnson, a sanitation spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2025

I leave the shoots in Zach’s truck for his compost pile and bike home crazy fast.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz