Can I Compost It? – The Fastest Way to Know What Goes in Your Compost Bin

Composting is a great way to reduce waste and nourish your garden, but it can be confusing to know what items can and can't be composted. That's why I created Can I Compost It? - a simple and fast way to find out.

With Can I Compost It?, you can quickly search for any item and get a simple "Yes" or "No" answer, along with some tips on how to compost it properly. My real-time database is constantly updated with new items (and if you search for something and it's not in it, you can suggest it, then I research the item and add it to the DB). I included compost categories (brown or green) and references when applicable.

I first had the idea for this webapp years ago, and after some initial development, I posted it on Reddit (here: https://www.reddit.com/r/lifehacks/comments/xicg1y/find_out_...). The response was overwhelmingly positive, with people asking for additional features and thanking me for creating a useful tool. I took their feedback to heart and rebuilt the webapp from the ground up using Nuxt.js, Tailwind, and a Google Sheet database. The result is a lean and efficient webapp that's easy to use and navigate.

Can I Compost It? is free to use and ad-free.

Keisaku said in the Reddit thread: "This is the kindve site that makes me want to put a dedicated tablet in the kitchen."

Now this is something that motivates me! Admittedly, this is a one stone two bird project: I'm trying to create something useful and at the same time, use it as an excuse to hone my dev skills.

Next up, I'm working on a mobile app that will allow you to snap a picture of an item and instantly find out if it's compostable. My goal is to make composting as easy and convenient as possible.

Try out Can I Compost It? today and start composting with confidence. And if you find it helpful, please share it with others who might benefit from it.

Thank you for your support!

Balint