Posts Tagged ‘composting’

Planning For A Compost Bin

Monday, July 20th, 2009

So, you are ready to get started composting and would like to build your own compost bin. Involved in the cost will be the tools that you need to complete the project, along with the materials. If you live in a relative small area then you will need to choose a smaller compost bin plan. Some plans are extremely inexpensive to build while others are more pricey. You should also consider your level of building experience as well.

If you have an entire workshop full of tools that might not be a consideration, but if you live in an apartment and all you have is a hammer then it will be more of a concern. There are merits to both methods. A quick search online will reveal a variety of different compost bin plans.

Building a compost bin can be a great way to produce something with your own hands and use the completed project as a way to benefit the environment as well as your own garden. There are compost bin plans in a wide array of different sizes, so it is easy to choose a plan that will suit your specific needs. A compost bin plan is a good place to get started.

Compost Bins: You Need A Good Plan

Monday, July 13th, 2009

One way that you can find compost bin plans is to simply look online.

Enclosed compost bins do tend to be the most popular because they work to retain heat and moisture better, making them more efficient at composting. The amount that you can afford to spend on materials for compost bin materials may dictate the type of compost bin plans that you ultimately choose. Some plans are better suited for urban environments while others are more suited for rural environments. You can use a variety of everyday materials in order to create a compost bin that you can use right at your home.

Some compost bin plans are quite simple, while others are more complex, so be sure to take into consideration your experience and skills with construction when looking for compost bin plans. One way to get started is to find compost bin plans. If you have never previously built a compost bin and you are thinking of getting started composting, you may find yourself wondering how to go about it. When looking online for compost bin plans you will find that compost bins can be made from a variety of different materials, including wood and plastic. Compost bin plans can be a wonderful guide to help you go through the process of building a compost bin.

Various Methods Of Compost Bin Designs

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Many people who live in urban areas and who are concerned about the smell of their compost disturbing their neighbors choose an enclosed compost bin design.

One of the most known types of enclosed compost bin designs is the compost tumbler. In order to mix the materials, all you have to do is to turn the tumbler using a crank that is attached to the structure. You may notice that there is not a surplus of wooden compost bin designs. This is because of a very important reason. The waste materials are placed inside and the lid is closed.

As the waste materials break down, they have a tendency to also cause most woods to rot. When considering the purchase of a wooden compost bin always check to make sure that the wood is either naturally resistant to rot or treated. Some woods, such as cedar, are more resistant to rot and as a result can be utilized in compost bin designs. This type of compost bin design is an excellent choice if you do not have a lot of space.

Here Is A Better Plan For Your Compost Bin

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

One way that you can find compost bin plans is to simply search online.

Enclosed compost bins do tend to be the most popular because they work to retain heat and moisture better, making them more efficient at composting. The amount that you can afford to spend on materials for compost bin materials may dictate the type of compost bin plans that you ultimately choose. Some plans are better suited for urban environments while others are more suited for rural environments. You can use a variety of everyday materials in order to create a compost bin that you can utilize right at your home.

Some compost bin plans are quite simple, while others are more complex, so be sure to take into consideration your experience and skills with construction when looking for compost bin plans. One way to get started is to find compost bin plans. If you have never previously built a compost bin and you are thinking of getting started composting, you may find yourself wondering how to go about it. When searching online for compost bin plans you will find that compost bins can be made from a variety of different materials, including wood and plastic. Compost bin plans can be a wonderful guide to help you go through the process of building a compost bin.

Things I Like About My Aunt’s Bamboo Compost Pail

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

She just bought a bamboo compost pail two weeks or so ago and I have to say, I am jealous. I always thought having a compost bucket in your kitchen was a surefire recipe for fruit flies, mold and a smelly house, but I had to take it all back when I viewed this thing.

She can put all the kitchen scraps generated by her family of five in there and she only has to take it out once per week or so. It looks absolutely beautiful, and best of all, it has redundant filters so there is absolutely no stench!

Not only does the bamboo look good in her kitchen (I didn’t even find out what it was until I complimented her on her new “ice cooler”) but the bamboo plant is a fast growing, easy to feed, non-resource intensive renewable resource. Unlike the majority of that take several decades to mature, bamboo for wood can be grown in just a season, making it one of the most ecological materials in existence today.

Odor Free Compost Pails Are the Way to Go

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Composting forces someone to consider two issues — one’s horrible and the other is great. First the bad thing: composting can be smelly and tiresome. The good part, however, is that you have found a proactive way to go green. Why not take control of the situation and use an odor-free compost pail that hides away — where no one can see it — in your kitchen?

Why Bother to Compost?

I feel strongly about composting. After hearing a couple of friends talk about it, I read a few articles to become educated”or semi-educated, because theres so much to learn! My enthusiasm grew from realizing how vital it is for me to play a role in conservation. And you dont have to be a master gardener to compost your scraps. Even if you compost on a small scale, your contribution still matters. Over sixty percent of household waste is compostable, but Americans compost only about eight percent of their trash!

Don’t be Mean, Go Green!

My Awesome Brand New Stainless Steel Compost Pail

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

I’ve had my EZ grip stainless steel compost pail for about a week now and I have to say, I could not be more happy with my choice.

I have always considered myself fairly eco-friendly, and I’ve had a compost pile in the yard for quite some time now, but up until I bought this thing, I’ve been stuck with trying to remember to take out the fruit peelings and coffee grounds as soon as I was done with them.

For a while, we attempted to use a plastic container on the counter, but it invariably started to smell horrible and we ended up with a nasty fly mess, so that ended as quickly as it started.

Now at long last though, I think that I have discovered the solution.

This elegant little compost pail fits right on my (always spotless, of course) kitchen counter and can hold up to a week’s worth of kitchen scraps before its full. All the while, because of its filter, it doesn’t smell! To make things much better, because it is stainless steel, I don’t have to worry about it getting knocked off the counter and cracking, unlike that ugly old plastic bucket.

My Cool New Stainless Steel Compost Pail

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

I’ve had my EZ grip stainless steel compost pail for about a week now and I have to say, I could not be more happy with my choice.

I have always considered myself fairly eco-friendly, and I’ve had a compost pile in the back yard for quite a while now, but up until now, I’ve been stuck with trying to remember to take out the fruit peelings and coffee grounds as soon as I was done with them.

For a while, we attempted to use a plastic container on the counter, but it invariably started to smell horrible and we ended up with a nasty fly mess, so that ended as quickly as it started.

Now at long last though, I think that I’ve found the solution.

This elegant little compost pail fits right on my (always spotless, of course) kitchen counter and can hold up to a week’s worth of kitchen scraps before its full. All the while, because of the filter, it doesn’t smell! To make things even better, because it is stainless steel, I don’t have to worry about it getting knocked off the counter and cracking, unlike that ugly old plastic bucket.