Composting transforms organic waste, such as fruit and vegetable scraps, into nutrient-dense soil amendment.
Lucky for you, our team built this step-by-step guide to help you start your journey to becoming a seasoned compost pro with this introductory guide.
Composting comes with many earth and people-positive benefits:
It is estimated that Americans waste about 60 million tons of food every year.
Vermicomposter (worm bin for under your kitchen counter)
Insider tip: put your food scraps in the freezer to prevent odors and fruit flies
Use your city’s green bin system – be careful to not throw toxic products in there, it’s going into our soil and food!
Read on for a deep dive into how to start your backyard compost
Microbes are working hard – your compost pile can get to temperatures of 130° to 160° F which helps destroy thermosensitive pathogens, fly larvae, and weed seeds.
… the magic ingredients!
Warning: Adding these to your compost pile may result in new rodent friends, unpleasant odors, or worse.
A well-maintained compost pile will be ready to go in 3-5 months.
If it’s dry and not breaking down, add greens and water.
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