Compost 101: Facts and Advice
Several Tips on How To Compost Want to find a creative way to eliminate food waste? Composting is a green method to dispose of some, but not all, excess food and natural waste. What are methods to successfully compost? Read a few tips below: 1) Create a compost bin : Composting only works if it becomes part of the daily routine. Much like a recycling bin or trash can, select a container that can be identified as the "compost bin". Ensure it is a portable container and has drainage/ ventilation holes or can be altered to create drainage and ventilation (such as a plastic container). 2) Decide on a location : Will the bin be placed inside or outside? A compost bin needs biodegraders to break down the products placed inside into compost. This could be earthworms, or bacteria, or fungus: depending on the climate and environment. 3) Line compost bin and begin to use : Compost bins need layers of fresh soil and layers of clean paper below and over top of al...