Friday, January 29, 2010

Using tin cans to replenish the soil


We have long been into recycling and have made our own compost for years but this is a new idea put out by Environment 2000 - if it works it gives us a better soil and stops pollution!

If one can remove the aluminium at the top of the can - the key that one has to pull to open the can -the tin can be used in pit beds in the garden as it puts the necessary nutrients back into the soil.

3 comments:

  1. interesting idea, but how long does it takes to break down and how much tin do plants need ?

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  2. Most cans are not tin any more, they're aluminum.

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