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How to Start Balcony Composting in 15 Minutes or Less

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdVU7HVFMrU Balcony composting is a great way to reduce waste to the landfill while having fun making some great soil for next to no cost. For those that don't compost because they're grossed out by worms or don't have the time or space- this method may be the one for you. All you need is two 5 gallon buckets or similar containers and a drill with a 1/8" bit. Drill holes in the sides and bottom of the top bucket, and then place it into the bottom bucket. The bottom bucket functions as your leachate collection tray. Now add a layer of shredded cardboard/shredded leaves/straw in the bottom, followed by a layer of food scraps. Take note to avoid adding meat, dairy (crushed eggshells are fine), fish, pet waste or…

Geobin Composting System Review (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcxVwgBp5NE I was searching for a compost bin, and I think I've found it: the Geobin Compost Bin. For those of you looking for a quick and easy solution that's tidy and gets it done, I really think this one works. Compost bins should be simple: it's essentially a fence and some stakes. It needs to be sturdy and look neat. If neatness isn't an issue for you, I highly suggest building your own bin out of some concrete mesh, or chicken wire, or anything really. As long as the material is contained and you can put a tarp over it, that's all you really need. The Geobin fits material up to 4 feet in diameter and a good 3 feet high, which is enough to create some serious heat…

What Composting System is Right for You? (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU4rK-aKoSM What composting system is right for you? There's 4 main methods for composting: dig a hole, compost bin, worms, compost tumbler. They all have their pros and cons, so here we go: Dig a hole - $0 +Cheap +No maintenance -Risk of animals/pests digging it up -Hard to obtain any compost -Might annoy neighbors Compost Bin - $25+ +Cheap, easy to do it yourself for free +Can handle large volumes +Can thoroughly process any and all organic materials -Unsightly? (It's worth it though, trust me) Worms - $30/lb, $100+ +Works year round +Worm castings are a great soil amendment +Fun for educational purposes -They need attention to ensure they're happy -Somewhat expensive to start Compost Tumbler - $175+ +Secure from pests/animals +Turning the compost is easy (although not necessary)…