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LAHORE: The Punjab government has urged citizens to turn kitchen waste into compost instead of throwing it away, offering green credits under the Chief Minister Punjab Green Credit Programme.<\/strong><\/p>\n In a message issued on the occasion of World Cleanup Day, the provincial government encouraged citizens to make use of household kitchen waste and help keep the environment clean.<\/p>\n Citizens have been asked to use fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells and other organic kitchen waste to prepare compost instead of disposing of it with regular household waste.<\/p>\n According to the Punjab government, citizens can earn three green credits by turning kitchen waste into compost. Three green credits are equivalent to Rs30,000.<\/p>\n The government said collecting kitchen waste properly and converting it into compost is an environment-friendly practice. It can help reduce the amount of household waste while the compost can be used for plants and gardening.<\/p>\n The Green Credit Programme aims to encourage citizens to take part in environment-friendly activities. The government has urged citizens to reduce waste, prepare compost at home and contribute to cleaner communities.<\/p>\n Kitchen waste can be converted into organic compost by collecting it in layers in a pot, bucket, drum or a small pit.<\/p>\n The container should have several small holes at the bottom to allow excess water to drain out.<\/p>\n Start with a layer of dry leaves or straw, known as brown material, followed by a layer of vegetable and fruit peels, known as green material. Sprinkle a handful of garden soil over each layer and lightly spray water to maintain moisture.<\/p>\n The waste should be mixed every five to seven days to allow oxygen to circulate.<\/p>\n The government advised avoiding meat, bones, milk and oily waste as these can cause bad smells.<\/p>\n The compost can be ready for use in around two to three months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nHow to make compost from kitchen waste<\/h3>\n