Learn to recycle those food scraps and yard trimmings with our home composting basics video series — on YouTube now!
For anyone who’s ever wondered: What’s hot composting? What’s vermicomposting? Why should I compost? What are the basics of composting? And how could I get started?
This series is for you! Check out the specific topics you’re interested in or watch the full workshop, offered in both English and Spanish.
These workshops were recorded live in September 2023.
Watch Workshop Playlist Here.
Watch the section that interests you!
- What is compost and why compost?
- Hot composting basics!
- Getting Started: Setting Up Systems, Tools, Building a Pile
- Compost troubleshooting (basic tips, avoiding odors, avoiding rodents)
- Using compost and knowing when it’s ready!
- Worm composting!
Or check out the full workshop:
We also offered this workshop in Spanish. Share our landing page in Spanish or access the full Spanish-language playlist here.
Check it out in sections or watch the full workshop.
- ¿Qué es el compostaje y para qué compostamos?
- ¿Cón qué se hace el compost?
- Proceso básico y primeros pasos: Cortar, mezclar, temp. y riego
- ¿Dónde ubicar el compostero para evitar problemas? y otros pasos y soluciones
- ¿Cúando esta listo? ¿Y luego…cómo cenir? ¿Donde usamos el compost?
- Taller Completo — Taller del Compostaje Casero
Related Resources from ILSR:
- Home Composting Resources Homepage
- Oh, Rats! How to Avoid Rodents at Community Composting Sites
- Home Composting Dos and Don’ts
- Common Steps in the Composting Process
- Ingredients for Good Compost
- Cross-section of a Composting Pile
- Hierarchy to Reduce Food Waste and Grow Community
- Posters: Compost Impacts More Than You Think