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Composting is Easy!
Composting can be practiced in most backyards in a homemade or manufactured composting bin, or simply an open pile.

Businesses, schools, and other facilities can also easily compost. Even if you don't have a yard, you can still compost leftover fruit and vegetable scraps from your kitchen with a small worm bin.

The FAQ below provides step by step instructions for the simple process of composting, as well as offering suggestions for using your new-made compost.

 
Introduction: What do I use for a compost bin?

Recipe for Compost
The five necessary compost components
 
Techniques
"Gourmet" or casual composting
 
When is it done?

Using your compost

Developing Skill

Other ways to reduce organic waste

Troubleshooting table

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