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The Different Types of Compost Bins 🪱
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Spring is here - so it's time for you to start composting! Setting up a compost bin is one of the easiest ways to reduce your impact on the planet. It creates nutrient rich soil for your garden/plants while keeping food scraps out of the landfill… tr...
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Compost Pile
 
Tumbler Compost Bins
 
Vermicomposter
 
Compost Pickup or Drop Off
 
Electric Composter
 
Composting 101

Compost Pile

The OG compost bin = the compost pile or stationary bin. This requires manual turning every once in awhile and is perfect for people with lots of backyard space. 

 
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Super affordable compost bin!
Compost Bin Black
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Perfect for any corner in your garden (or next to a rain barrel!)
82 gal. Enviro World Compost Bin
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Great for fencing off your compost bin to avoid critters
Fence Wood Composter Panels
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Tumbler Compost Bins

Perfect for people with backyards or an outdoor space. Less manual work than a traditional compost pit. I absolutely LOVE my tumbler bin! 

 
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This is the one I have and it works great!
Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter
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A nice affordable option from Home Depot
Large Composting Tumbler
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All my thoughts on tumbler bins!
My Backyard Compost Bin: What I Love About It
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Vermicomposter

If you only have a balcony or live in an apartment, you might want to try vermicomposting (aka worms!). 

 
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Everything you need to get started!
Worm Factory® 360 Composting System
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Uncle Jim's has SO much great info about vermicomposting
Uncle Jim’s Double Tray Worm Composter
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Compost Pickup or Drop Off

If you live in a larger city, you might be able to get your compost picked up at your door! Or, there may be bins in your community where you can drop your food scraps off. 

 
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Will last forever and is super easy to clean
Stainless Steel Indoor Compost Bucket
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Looks like a normal trash can and can be stored almost anywhere
OXO Plastic Easy Clean Compost Bin
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Good for dropping off or keeping a countertop bin clean
BioBag Compostable Food Bags
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Electric Composter

A more expensive option but good for those who want to compost but have limited outdoor space and no access to compost pickup/drop off.

 
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Love how this one looks!
Lomi - Kitchen Countertop Food Recycler
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A sleek design and does the trick!
Smart Waste Kitchen Composter
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A super quiet option :)
Vego Kitchen Composter
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Composting 101

Now that you've picked the right bin for your living situation, here are all the best tips to compost correctly :) 

 
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Not convinced you should compost? This might convince you…
Why Is It Important to Compost?
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All the top tips for a beginner composter
Backyard Composting Tips You Need to Know!
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