Composting Education
Speedibin has put together a series of articles on Composting, Organic Gardening, Going Green and working towards Zero Waste. Whether you are an experienced composter or just starting - there is something in these articles for you. The articles are listed by skill level, with the first articles designed for the novice composter. Later articles cover some of the more advanced aspects of composting. We are continually updating this section to make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in reducing their carbon footprint by reducing waste.
How to Compost
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Picking A Composter Location
Find out what factors are important when choosing a location for your composter; convenient and comfortable, on earth with good drainage, level without roots, sun exposure considerations, and future planning.
Picking A Composter Location
Find out what factors are important when choosing a location for your composter; convenient and comfortable, on earth with good drainage, level without roots, sun exposure considerations, and future planning.
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13 Ways to Compost
Various ways of making compost in your backyard are discussed. Methods include bury it, Speedibin, three bin system, bear proof composters, plastic composters, worm bins, open piles, wire mesh enclosures,...
13 Ways to Compost
Various ways of making compost in your backyard are discussed. Methods include bury it, Speedibin, three bin system, bear proof composters, plastic composters, worm bins, open piles, wire mesh enclosures,...
Basic Composting
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Composting Mix Ratios
Most organic materials will convert into compost in one to twelve months, depending on how many of the following basic principles are followed.
Composting Mix Ratios
Most organic materials will convert into compost in one to twelve months, depending on how many of the following basic principles are followed.
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Why Make Compost
Adding compost to the soil not only adds humus but also nutrients including the 'micro nutrients' not found in commercial fertilizers
Why Make Compost
Adding compost to the soil not only adds humus but also nutrients including the 'micro nutrients' not found in commercial fertilizers
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Composting 101
There is no right or wrong way to make compost. Composting is a process of returning nutrients to the soil. While all methods will do that to a certain extend...
Composting 101
There is no right or wrong way to make compost. Composting is a process of returning nutrients to the soil. While all methods will do that to a certain extend...
Advanced Composting
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The Importance of Backyard Composting
Each year in North and West Vancouver, between 8,398 and 10,514 tonnes of single-family organic waste is generated but never placed curbside for municipal collection and disposal.
The Importance of Backyard Composting
Each year in North and West Vancouver, between 8,398 and 10,514 tonnes of single-family organic waste is generated but never placed curbside for municipal collection and disposal.
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Soul Satisfying Compost
Want to make your garden giggle, your earth wriggle and your plants blush with brilliant colour? Treat your soil to some good old fashioned homemade compost! Considered by the most...
Soul Satisfying Compost
Want to make your garden giggle, your earth wriggle and your plants blush with brilliant colour? Treat your soil to some good old fashioned homemade compost! Considered by the most...
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Raccoons in Your Compost Bin
While the raccoon looks like a friendly animal - they are NOT. Besides making a mess in your yard, they are carry of a number of diseases including rabies. They...
Raccoons in Your Compost Bin
While the raccoon looks like a friendly animal - they are NOT. Besides making a mess in your yard, they are carry of a number of diseases including rabies. They...
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Composting Cooked Food?
Wondering if it is OK to put cooked food in your composter? Here's how to decide.
Composting Cooked Food?
Wondering if it is OK to put cooked food in your composter? Here's how to decide.
