Compost and Egg Boxes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr2R4ZfbpAQ My respiratory system is crying watching him breathe in all that dust! I bet his air quality is still compost-loads better than mine here in the city, though... Key takeaways: -Compost piles need moisture to get started. -Volume is critical to successful, high quality compost.  

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The #1 Composting System: A Compost Bin.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4fRQZMk338 Of all the composting methods out there, using a compost bin is definitely the best way to go for quite a few important reasons: Capacity- Compost bins are always at least 3' x 3' x 3' in size.  Compost tumblers and worm systems often leave you running out of space for more materials, which requires some strategy.  Bins essentially eliminate this problem. Versatility- With the right material mixture, the contents will continuously cook at high temperatures and shrink, allowing for more space.  Meat, dairy, and seafood are no concern to a compost bin, either. Low maintenance- Each Saturday, I walk out back with my container of scraps, make an indent in the top center of the pile, dump, and cover it back up.  Add some fresh brown materials and…

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