Weekend Hippie: Sustainable and Simple Living: Composting

Santa Barbara, CA

It’s a garbage disposal that gives back—literally. Worm composting—technically vermicomposting—is a system for turning your food waste into rich, usable soil for use in your garden... all with the help of worms.

You simply bury your excess kitchen waste in the worm bin, and the worms get to work on turning it into soil. Technically it is the worm casts—what worms excrete—that you want....worm casts are full of rich micro-nutrients for your plants.

Make a Difference:
Worm composting lets you reduce the waste you put on the street for collection every week. Worm composting is the only way to recycle at your home. The worms turn your food waste into your plant food you use in your garden. One thousand worms eat about a pound of garbage every four days. How many pounds of garbage can you save from going in the landfill each year by composting? Check out more Worm Composting Facts!

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