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Learn how (and why) to compost in less than 5 minutes!

By letter2self on January 13, 2025



If you are on the fence if you should compost or not, this is the video for you.

Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:25 Why Compost?
1:20 What do you need?
1:57 What to Compost?
2:47 How to Compost?

We talk about,
1. Why should you Compost?
2. Things you need before you start composting:
i. A Compost Bin: https://amzn.to/2MR7HLm
ii. Worms if needed
iii. Biodegradable Trash Bag/Bin Liner: https://amzn.to/2OuxoSD
3. What to Compost:
Maintain a 1:2 ratio for Green: Brown
i. Nitrogen (green)- fruit/vegetable waste, Grass clippings, coffee grounds, tea leaves
ii. Carbon (brown)- paper, cardboard, dry leaves, corn cobs, dryer, wood chips and ash, hay
4. How to compost
i. Lay few inches of Brown matter
ii. Put Green waste/matter
iii. Add some more Brown matter
iv. Add some water to the pile
v. Turn compost pile every few weeks

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