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Why is Composting Trending?
One customer offers her unscripted opinion on the excessive food-waste many of us are experiencing now that families are spending more time eating at home. In the era of covid-19 we are finding ourselves in the confines of our home offices with more time on our hands to do things we never got to, and notice things that were never visible to our busy eyes. One of the first things I noticed, was an increase in the amount of household kitchen waste being generated, and the need for more garbage bags, more walks to our garbage bins and the need for a...
Keeping the HOTBIN Hot in Winter
THE HOTBIN IS CAPABLE OF WORKING AT 100-140˚F all through winter. Even when the outside temperatures falls to 5˚ F. To achieve this, you will need to: Add waste regularly – at least once a week Add at least 11 lbs. per week (2 small, or 1 large container) Ensure you add lots of shredded paper (or corrugated cardboard) in with your food waste Re-start your HOTBIN if your waste drops below 68˚F (i.e. use the ‘kick start’ hot water bottle) Not all customers will achieve hot composting over winter as they do not have enough waste. It’s good if you do but don’t...
Composting in Winter: What’s Available from your Garden?
Composting All Year-Round with HOTBIN
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