Other Ways of Composting
Different Composting Systems
Many home composting units only allow for the composting
of uncooked fruit and vegetable waste along with garden
waste. There are several systems available that allow for the
composting of all types of cooked and uncooked food waste
at home, helping you divert even more of your food waste from
going to landfill.
Composting all types of food waste
Green Cone - Produces compost and fertilises the surrounding
soil as the nutrients leach out of the base, into the soil.
Add foods such as meat, fish, dairy, bread and pasta as well as the
usual vegetable and fruit peelings.
Green Johanna - Composts all cooked food.
Composting for residents who have no access to an
outdoor space
For householders who do not have access to an outdoor space for
a compster, there are a couple of ways to compost some of your
food waste at home.
Bokashi Units
There are 2 stages, using two airtight containers so that
one full container can be left to ferment whilst the second
container can be filled:
1) fermentation
2) standard composting
Add all food waste including bread, meat, fish and cheese into the
container and sprinkle over a handful of the bran based material
'the Bokashi' which is made with a culture of
micro-organisms. The food waste will be converted into
nutrient rich compost or a liquid plant food (dilute the
liquid when adding it to the plants!). The process
will not create any odours, and will not attract flies or
vermin.
Wormery
Add any cooked food waste including pasta and
vegetables. Best for small households with only one or two
people as the worms can only eat so much at a time!
Home made composters
Re-using a Dustbin as a Compost Bin
An old black dustbin can be made into a compost bin by
drilling some holes in the bottom and placing it on a few bricks,
for drainage and ventilation. It's much cheaper than buying a
new compost bin but just as efficient!
Re-using Timber for a Wooden Bin
Cover an unwanted box or some timber with black polythene or a lid
to keep the temperature up and use as a compost bin. Ideally,
place two next to each other so that one can be filled while the
other composts down.
