Hello everyone, in Auckland, the food waste collection service comes every week. Are you putting your waste out every week? Have you had any trouble with the pink bags tearing easily?
Today, I’m going to show you how to turn your kitchen waste into compost and use it in your home garden. Let’s take the first step towards a chemical-free, nature-harmonized lifestyle!
For many, living a completely organic life might be challenging. So today, as a first step, I'll introduce a simple method to compost the kitchen waste we all inevitably produce.
1. Preparing Your Compost Bin
★ Choosing the Right Compost Bin
Select a compost bin that suits your needs:
Outdoor Compost Bin: Larger bins for outdoor use.
Indoor Compost Bin: Smaller bins for indoor use.
★ Placement
Place your compost bin in a shaded area. Avoid direct sunlight to maintain proper moisture levels.
2. What to Compost
What You Can Compost
Vegetable and Fruit Scraps: Peels, cores, seeds, etc.
Coffee Grounds and Filters
Eggshells (crushed for faster decomposition)
Grass Clippings and Leaves: Pruned branches and fallen leaves.
What Not to Compost
Meat and Fish Bones
Dairy Products
Oils and Fats
Pet Waste
3. How to Compost
① Layering
Base Layer: Start with small branches or shredded leaves.
Green Materials: Add kitchen waste like fruit and vegetable scraps.
Brown Materials: Include paper, cardboard, and dried leaves.
② Managing Moisture and Air
Moisture: Ensure the compost is not too wet. It should feel like a damp sponge.
Air: Turn the compost once a week to aerate it.
4. Composting Process and Completion
Decomposition
Typically, it takes 3-6 months for the compost to turn into rich, dark soil.
Knowing When It’s Ready
The compost should be dark and crumbly with an earthy smell.
5. Using Compost in Your Garden
Best Time to Use Compost
While I'm not too particular about the timing, it seems that spring and fall are the best times to use compost.
How to Use Compost
Mixing: Blend the compost into your garden soil evenly.
Top Dressing: Spread compost around the base of plants to mulch and nourish them.
By composting your kitchen waste organically, you can achieve an eco-friendly lifestyle. With simple steps, you can enrich your home garden. Start today and make a positive impact on the environment!
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