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Which are the two types of organic substances from which compost may be formed?
Describe them

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Organic matter includes plant materials and some animal manures. Organic materials used for compost should include a mixture of brown organic material (dead leaves, twigs, manure) and green organic material (lawn clippings, fruit rinds, etc.). Brown materials supply carbon, while green materials supply nitrogen.

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Answer:

green waste and brown waste.

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green waste: organic waste that can be composted

brown waste: Brown waste is any biodegradable waste that is predominantly carbon based.

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