At my office, I've placed an empty coffee container on the counter near the coffeepots in the kitchen. I encourage all of my co-workers to empty their brewed coffee grounds into the container instead of throwing them away. I also remind them to put their banana peels, appl...
There does seem to be a hype with rotating bins. Any second opinion from others who have tried both? B: I use an old plastic white printer box from the days printers were giant turned on its side. It had four wheels, but two broke off. This is working, but do you think I ...
The scale of your composting efforts matters. Those with larger gardens and multiple heaps need more than a standard-sized compost starter. Typical products cater to small bins for kitchen waste. But adding garden waste increases the heap size, necessitating a larger amount of accelerator. Consider...
Vermicomposting with worms is another easier method for composting inside than traditional hot composting. Worm bins take up less space and require less maintenance, so they’re a popular compost bin to keep on an apartment balcony, or even in the corner of a kitchen. Just be careful not to...
Worm bins can even be kept inside, which is what enticed me to give it a try. When the weather is bad, I love being able to walk downstairs to the garage with my kitchen pail rather than outside. Here aremy plans for making a worm bin. You’ll also want to check outworm bin ...
The next step up in composting complexity is a compost bin. Compost bins can be purchased or made from chicken wire. They can be made from old pallets or from stakes with hardware cloth. Check out Pinterest for some great ideas like these for DIY compost bins!
or you can make your own using a couple $5 Rubbermaid tote. I ended up using bins I already had in my garage! You want two (2) dark plastic (not see through) Rubbermaid totes that are between eight to 10 gallons. I’ll call these bin #1 and bin #2. ...
"Have composted for many years but my one single pile tends to bog down (as it's too difficult for me to turn) and it becomes anaerobic so I have just built your pallet bin system. Starting with two bins until I can get more pallets. For those who are concerned about the odor of ...
"Have composted for many years but my one single pile tends to bog down (as it's too difficult for me to turn) and it becomes anaerobic so I have just built your pallet bin system. Starting with two bins until I can get more pallets. For those who are concerned about the odor of ...
There are a million different versions of compost bins you could make, but the main ingredients to make a successful compost bin are air, the combination of ingredients, and turning your pile. After looking at my needs and some ideas online, I decided I’d like a container {to keep the ...