Use Compost Bins for a Green Alternative to Waste Disposal

In the days before plastics and packaging, no one gave much thought to composting. With few exceptions, everything that was garbage was compost. Compost went into a pile in the back yard or at the side of the house and was allowed to naturally return to the earth. The new soil from the compost pile would be raked into gardens and benefit the soil. People are now living on smaller pieces of property without room for a loose compost pile. Garbage consists of a mixture of organic and inorganic waste and we pay to have it hauled away, losing the benefits that compost has on our gardens. Gardeners solved this problem by using bins to capture their garden and kitchen waste. Many home owners and businesses are now composting to reduce their environmental impact. When composting, organic matter decomposes which produces a nutrient rich soil that is coveted by gardeners. Fruit and vegetable peelings, paper, tea and coffee grounds and egg shells can all be added to compost. Microorganisms digest the waste until it becomes soil. The process can be helped along by occasionally mixing the compost up with a pitchfork. This introduces air into the mix and will kill any smelly anaerobic bacteria that might be lurking under the surface. The speed of composting can vary with the temperature. The warmer the weather the faster the composting takes place. There are many different styles of compost bins on the market. An ideal bin will have vents all around the outside to allow for air flow. It will also have a lid that can be removed so that large amounts of compost can be added. The sides should be tall enough that the bin holds a large amount of waste, but short enough that someone can stir the contents with a pitchfork. Depending on the amount of waste your home or business generates, you may need more than one bin for composting. Multiple bins allow for the contents of one bin to fully decompose over a longer period of time while the next bin is being filled up. After you have made the decision to start composting, you should make some decisions about location. Consider the general location. The animals living in your area may dictate what kind of bin you need to purchase. It’s worth spending a little more money for a bin that is rodent proof if you live in an area where rats are a problem. Consider also the location of the bin on your property. A properly maintained bin shouldn’t smell, but it happens. So keeping the bin downwind of the open windows is usually a good idea. It should also be near enough to the back door that you can take out your compost with little effort. Once location is chosen and your compost bins are set up, you will need to work composting into your daily routines. It helps to have a container in the kitchen that is designated for organic waste. Educate everyone in your household or business about what can go into the compost, and what cannot. Assign someone the task of making a daily run out to the compost area to empty the kitchen container. You will also need to plan around some regular maintenance for your compost. Once a week, someone should give the contents a stir. Every few months, soil should be removed from the bottom of the pile and scattered around the garden. With a little bit of planning and perseverance, composting can greatly reduce the amount of waste that your home or business pays to have taken to a facility. This reduces costs of waste disposal while reducing the impact your home or business has on the environment.

Twinplas are a company thriving on selling high quality compost bins to those who are aware of the environment and want to look after it as much as they do.