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How Worm Composting Works

Save kitchen scraps — banana peels, coffee grounds, veggie trimmings, eggshells. Keep a small pail by the sink and fill it through the week.

About 1/2 lb of scraps per pound of worms per day.

Everything you need to know to start vermicomposting. What it is, why it works, and how to set up your first worm bin in an afternoon.

Red wigglers vs European nightcrawlers — which worms should you get? Where to buy them, how many you need, and what makes each species special.

Step-by-step instructions for building a worm bin from a plastic tote, wood, or stacking trays. Includes materials list and diagrams.

Divert up to 30% of your household waste from landfills.

Worm castings are 5x richer in nitrogen than regular soil.

Works in apartments, dorms, offices — anywhere with a corner.

Feed once a week, harvest every few months. Worms do the work.