Compost Containers
How Do I Compost Without Containers?
When many homeowners begin composting, they first consider the kind of container or unit they want to use. Compost, however, is a natural process that occurs without human intervention, and while composting units have their advantages, you don't need one to get started composting or to produce compost quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, open piles pose no size limitations — a frequent problem when composting ...
How to Compost in Containers to Keep Animals Away
Composting can significantly reduce the amount of waste your household discards while simultaneously generating a beneficial soil amendment for your garden (see References 4). However, some homeowners find raccoons and neighborhood dogs invading their compost, creating nuisance and mess. To keep unwelcome critters from seeking their next meal from your compost, use a covered container and practice techniques to ...
DIY Face Masks
Face masks can help improve dry, oily and damaged skin, but store-bought remedies can be quite pricey and include ingredients that make the green consumer uneasy. Making your own face masks lets you source all-natural ingredients from vendors you trust, including organic and local sellers, and lets you choose the best ingredients for your skin type. Experimenting with recipes helps you arrive at the results you want ...
How to Repurpose a Dining Table
Your dining table is probably more than simply a place to eat. You might toss your keys and mail on the dining table, use it as a work surface -- and for a number of other activities that can wear down the finish, cause chips in the surface and leave your table looking shabby. Rather than throwing out your table and adding to the 165 million tons of garbage that ends up in landfills, consider giving your table new ...
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Uses for Tin Containers
While many recycling plants have the capacity to accept tin containers — which are typically steel cans with a thin outer coating of tin — recycling any material requires energy and water (see References 1), so it's always a good idea to look for reuse or upcycling opportunities first. There are many uses for tin containers of all sizes, from small mint boxes to larger food cans, that do not require energy output and help organize and even beautify your home.
Homemade Compost Container For Red Worm Composting
The use of worm bins to compost food scraps, known as vermicomposting, is a more practical option than conventional composting in many situations. For those in apartments or condominiums, they're a space-efficient way to compost indoors or on a balcony. Worm bins are also an excellent instructional tool in the classroom. Vermicomposting requires no equipment beyond a shallow bin and some bedding. Bins can be bought ready-made, but you may prefer to build your own.
