hot compost pile

Minimum Composting Equipment Requirements

Minimum Composting Equipment Requirements

Whether it’s a cold (slow) compost pile you’re building, or hot (fast) pile, there are basic tools you’re going o need to do the job right.

Eco-Conscious Parents Pick Hot Composting for Family Fun

Eco-Conscious Parents Pick Hot Composting for Family Fun

Give your family a fun, eco-friendly project — hot composting to reduce food waste fast and teach your kids a simple science that dates back thousands of years.

How to Build a Basic Compost Pile

How to Build a Basic Compost Pile

Building a basic compost pile, also known as a cold compost pile, is simple but slow. For fast compost you may instead opt for the hot compost pile alternative.

How to Build a HOT Compost Pile

How to Build a HOT Compost Pile

Learn how to build a hot compost pile, including location, dimension and contents for optimal growth of the aerobic bacteria you need for nutrient-rich compost.

How to Maintain a HOT Compost Pile

How to Maintain a HOT Compost Pile

Learn why, when and how to turn your hot compost pile to maintain optimal air and water content for production of the aerobic bacteria your pile needs.

Understanding the Elements of HOT Composting

Understanding the Elements of HOT Composting

Your hot compost pile depends on four crucial elements for optimal production of aerobic bacteria in what is otherwise known as fast compost or a batch pile.