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Top Tips for Composting at Home (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwu21uR1oBQ About time I make a video on how to compost, eh? I'm only a year into having this website...not bad! Since I live in the city, using a compost tumbler is the best choice for me. However, using a bin, worm trays, or just making a heap all have the following tips in common. My top tips for composting at home: -Stick to the 3:1 ratio for browns (leaves, cardboard, paper, straw) and greens (food waste, coffee grounds, grass clippings) -Shred your materials to speed up decomposition and avoid clumping, which impedes airflow -Pile should be moist as a "wrung out sponge" -Turn your pile each week to hasten decay -Add a shovelful of dirt to introduce essential organisms AVOID composting: -Meat, dairy, fish and excessively oily foods -Plastics,…

Envirocycle Mini Composter Review (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUt_opCbXP4 The Envirocycle compost tumbler now has a miniature version available with some key improvements on the original. This one is ideal for households of 2 or less...it's small! -Made in the U.S.A/Canada out of BPA-free recycled plastic -Improved deeper grips for easy turning -Metal door latch keeps barrel tight -Base collects leachate, which can be made into compost tea -Ideal for tight spaces It still doesn't come in any other colors besides this "earthy" tan color... oh well.

Firm Pulls the Plug on Compost Dump (news article)

VILLAGERS are celebrating after the firm planning to build a compost dump near Awsworth withdrew its planning application. But a plan for a smaller plant from the same developer near the sewage works off Halls Lane, Newthorpe, is still ‘live’ according to Nottinghamshire County Council. The proposed Westby Lane plant would have seen 12 32-tonne lorries travel back and forth through Awsworth each week, leading to grave concerns from residents that the roads in the village could not handle it. The local residents’ and tenants’ association mobilised a campaign against the plan with dozens joining protests near the proposed site in Babbington after Alfreton-based HW Martin’s plans were revealed in May. Many of the campaigners were concerned about health risks from airborne pollutants and Awsworth parish councillor Kurt Whitten…