Compost replenishes nutrients and amends the soil. Children can be shown the magic of composting by using compost bins, allowing them to participate in the process.

The biggest challenge is choosing a composter to fits your needs, time frame, and budget. Whether you choose a kitchen-size, odor-free, compost pail for under the sink; require a bin large enough for school projects; or something in-between; you are sure to find what you need online.

With so many choices, one can select a bin with one compartment or several, offering the opportunity to use, cook and collect, all-in-one composting unit. Multi-compartment bins once started, will allow a consistent source of usable compost while compartmentalizing the first and second stages of the process. Composters may require manual turning, while others are turned via handle, rolling the barrel, or rolling the bin around on the ground.

Composters can be permanent, collapsible, portable, expandable or moveable. Their composition may be made of products such as: Powder-coat heavy-gauge steel wire; injection-molded plastic; UV-stable, recycled polypropylene, polyethylene, or other plastic; rust resistant metal; or wooden slats treated with an Eco-friendly preservative. Some bins are best not seen, while others are too cute, colorful and fun to hide!

September 10th, 2011 | Uncategorized