CompostMania.com is a comprehensive online destination for all things composting, encouraging people to reduce their ecological footprint and reconnect with their local ecosystem through composting, organic gardening, and promoting the Earth’s natural lifecycle. We accomplish this goal through website features that include: Educational articles, videos and podcasts on how to compost Blog posts on composting in the news and reviews of compost products to support best composting practices Tools for composting, gardening and water collection representing a wide range of price points, making it the one-stop-shop for both beginners and seasoned composters alike Founded in 2008, CompostMania serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in composting, including individuals, families, students and communities. From compost basics and bins, to in-depth articles on vermiculture, to state-of-the art grub composters, CompostMania is the resource to either help you get started or expand your composting efforts.

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Of all the ways to carry the spirit of Earth Day throughout the year, few eco-friendly activities are as simple, rewarding and close to home as composting — for you AND the planet. To that end, CompostMania has prepared this “EVERY Day Earth Day Guide to Composting” — a collection of links to valuable articles and blog posts on our site.

If composting is a process that’s new to you, this is a great place to start. And if you’re an old pro, it’s a great link to share in support of our mission to take composting mainstream!

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Composting 101 For beginners or for compost experts who would like reference material to share, Compost Basics includes articles ranging from a basic understanding of composting, to essential compost equipment, to where and how to ask for composting advice. What is Composting? Does Your Soil Rate a Healthy “10”? Minimum Composting Equipment Requirements How to Use a Compost Thermometer How to Ask for Composting Advice See all posts	What to Compost The do's and dont's of composting, from food scraps, to paper, to pet poop. What Can I Use for Compost Ingredients? Develop Your Composting Common Sense Slow-to-Compost Inputs Grow Your Own Compost Activator Nitrogens Everywhere and Not a Carbon in Sight! Compost and the Food Scraps Debate Is All Poop Created Equal? Should I Procure Manure that is Wet or Dry? Transporting Manure Dog Feces, Cat Feces, Caged Bird Feces See all posts
Compost Piles Whether you're interested in just the most basic composting methods or would like to try your hand at something that requires a little more attention, our Compost Piles articles can help. Learn all you need to know about starting and maintaining slow/cold and fast/hot compost piles in your backyard. How to Build a Basic Compost Pile How to Build a HOT Compost Pile How to Maintain a HOT Compost Pile How to Build a HOT Batch in a Rotating Compost Tumbler Understanding the Elements of HOT Composting Do I Need to Add Worms to My Compost Pile? See all posts	Other Methods Try other composting methods - from Lasagna Gardening and mulching, to trench composting and soil ingestors. Composting Food Scraps with a Grub Composting System Brewing Compost Tea Does Lasagna Gardening Work? Tips for Successful Lasagna Gardening Troubleshooting Lasagna Gardening Mulching Trench Composting Soil Ingestor See all posts
Troubleshooting What you need to know about creating an optimal composting ecosystem. Troubleshooting Lasagna Gardening Compost Pile Stinks Compost Pile is Decomposing Too Slowly Compost Pile is Too Wet Compost Pile is Too Dry How to Ask for Composting Advice Troubleshooting Problems with Worm Bins See all posts	Worm Composting From feeding, to bedding, to harvesting, all you need to know about worm composting. Setting Up an Indoor Worm Bin The Dreaded “Worm Crawl” How to Maintain a Healthy Worm Bin What to Feed Compost Worms How to Feed Compost Worms Harvesting Worm Castings How To Use Worm Castings Red Lights for Worm Voyeurs Troubleshooting Problems with Worm Bins See all posts

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