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5 Tips for Beginner Composters

Sep 8

What's Bugging Your Worms? The Mystery of Worms Crawling Out of Your Compost Bin

Composting with worms, known as vermicomposting, is an incredible way to turn kitchen scraps and organic waste into nutrient-rich soil....

Composting Through the Cool: Your Guide to #SustainableSeptember

Sep 1

For Beginners

Composting Through the Cool: Your Guide to #SustainableSeptember

As the weather cools down (for some) and we welcome autumn (or maybe just an iced pumpkin spice latte), there's no better time to embrace...

Beyond the Bin: Maximizing Compost Benefits through Storage

Aug 16

For Beginners

Beyond the Bin: Maximizing Compost Benefits through Storage

While many people prefer to put their compost to use immediately, storing it for longer term use is also a viable option! Whether you’re...

Easy Steps to Compost in an Apartment and Reduce Waste

Aug 11

For Beginners

Easy Steps to Compost in an Apartment and Reduce Waste

Don't let apartment living cramp your composting style! Get ready to transform your kitchen scraps into compost gold, right from the cozy...

What Temperature Should My Worm Compost Bin Be?

Jul 28

For Beginners

What Temperature Should My Worm Compost Bin Be?

Turn food scraps into rich compost with the power of worms! Discover the perfect temperature for your worm compost bin and master the art...

How to Separate Finished Worm Compost: A Step-by-Step Guide

Jul 21

For Beginners

How to Separate Finished Worm Compost: A Step-by-Step Guide

Composting with worms, also known as vermicomposting, is an excellent way to transform organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for your...

The Journey of Worm Composting: How Long Does It Take?

Jul 21

For Beginners

The Journey of Worm Composting: How Long Does It Take?

If you've ever wondered how long it takes for worms to transform your organic waste into rich, nutrient-dense compost, you're in the...

Red Wigglers: Why You Can’t Use Just Any Type of Worm to Compost

Jul 7

For Beginners

Red Wigglers: Why You Can’t Use Just Any Type of Worm to Compost

Composting is like a dance party for your kitchen scraps and garden waste. It's the ultimate eco-friendly way to turn trash into...

No Meat or Bones Allowed: The Compost Bin's Strict Vegetarian Policy!

May 27

For Beginners

No Meat or Bones Allowed: The Compost Bin's Strict Vegetarian Policy!

Today, we're diving headfirst into the world of composting, but be warned: meat and bones need not apply. Yes, folks, it's time to unveil...

Mar 31

For Beginners

What Temperature Should My Worm Compost Bin Be?

Written by Megan Blease “Summer is coming and my worms are melting!” - something at the very top of our Things We Never Want to Hear...

Mar 17

For Beginners

5 Tips for Beginner Composters

Are you looking to reduce your waste? Composting allows you to divert organic waste from the landfill, where it would otherwise...

What Are Browns, Greens, and Grit in Worm Composting?

Feb 10

For Beginners

What Are Browns, Greens, and Grit in Worm Composting?

Composting is a really easy practice anyone can incorporate into their daily life. Like any new habit, it takes a bit of time and...

How to Keep Bugs Out of a Worm Compost Bin

Jan 27

For Beginners

How to Keep Bugs Out of a Worm Compost Bin

Many people want to begin composting but are scared of their compost bin smelling or attracting bugs! Learn how you can avoid (or...

Jan 24

For Beginners

6 Items You Probably Shouldn’t Compost

Composting has been occurring naturally for millions of years, all without the help of fancy gadgets or mankind, turning dead plants and...

Jan 21

For Beginners

Why Does My Worm Bin Smell?

A common myth about composting is that it smells. But, when done correctly, a compost bin shouldn’t smell at all! If your compost bin...

Let It Rot! 5 Items You Didn’t Know You Could Compost

Jan 19

For Beginners

Let It Rot! 5 Items You Didn’t Know You Could Compost

Worm compost bins are incredible tools anyone can utilize to reduce the amount of waste they're sending to landfills. Once you get...

Jan 17

For Beginners

Meet Let's Go Compost

Let’s Go Compost is a community-led effort to make compost bins free and accessible. We upcycle empty bulk ingredient bins into free,...

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