No-Waste Composting: Small-Space Waste Recycling, Indoors and Out. Plus, 10 projects to repurpose household items into compost-making machines

No-Waste Composting provides step-by-step plans for building indoor and outdoor composting systems that require a minimal amount of space, making it easy for anyone to start composting, regardless of their location or space constraints.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2021
Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Composting is a great way to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden or plants. However, many people think they don't have enough space or don't know how to compost safely. In "No-Waste Composting," author Michelle Balz offers over a dozen practical step-by-step plans for building indoor and outdoor composting systems that require minimal space.

One of the biggest excuses people give for not composting is that they don't have enough space. Balz shows that you can compost in a variety of small spaces, such as a cupboard, garage, or even under your sink. She also provides plans for building DIY worm-composting systems, layered terra cotta pot composting systems, and simple outdoor compost bins made from repurposed wooden pallets.

Another common excuse is that people don't know what is safe to compost and what is not. Balz explains that you can compost a wide variety of materials, including fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds, and even hair and fur. She also provides tips on how to avoid composting materials that may be harmful to the environment, such as meat and dairy products.

Even if you live in the city, you can still compost. Balz offers plans for indoor composting systems that use upcycled wire fencing to create a mobile composting system on your driveway. She also provides tips on how to compost larger sticks and branches to build new food and flower gardens.

If you don't have a garden, you may think that composting is not necessary. However, Balz offers plenty of other ways to utilize the wonderful, crumbly compost you create. She suggests using it to fertilize houseplants, improve soil health in your garden, or even create new soil for potting plants.

In addition to providing practical plans, Balz also shares tips on how to maintain your composting system and how to use the compost you create. She explains how to keep your compost moist and how to turn it regularly to promote healthy decomposition. She also provides recipes for using compost in your garden, such as making compost tea or using it as a mulch.

Whether you're just starting your no-waste journey or you're a seasoned recycling and repurposing pro, "No-Waste Composting" is an invaluable tool to have at your side. With its step-by-step plans and helpful tips, this book will help you create a sustainable and eco-friendly composting system that will benefit your garden and the environment.

Weight: 362g
Dimension: 170 x 245 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760368701