Food Scraps- Are They Really That Gross?

Today's compost toter full of wasted food looks like a nice mix of noodles, tomatoes, chicken fingers and french fries. Looking at photos like this (or inside compost toters in real life) normally elicits an "ewwwww" or similar. Is it really, though? If I put any of this on a plate in nice little portions, you'd probably eat it. This leads to my main point: Where is the away place where stuff gets thrown?  What's the difference between materials that are in your hand five seconds prior before they land in a plastic bag in a container labeled "trash" or otherwise? I look at this and think, "I'm glad this is going to get turned back into fertile soil soon". Close the loop, and learn to embrace it.  It's our…

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How To Make A Compost Tumbler (Fast, Cheap and Easy)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzGaXMVmsUo I'm glad it has holes drilled... that's the downfall of most tumblers. If you're looking to do this with less labor, just take the barrel and sit it straight up- cover it with 3/16" holes.  Forget the tumbling aspect, just start it with 12" of shredded browns, then with each deposit of food scraps, add double the amount in brown materials. By the time that fills, you'll have compost on the bottom. The easiest option is to have a second one to start filling while the first one finishes... doing this, you'll have a great back-and-forth system to work with.

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