One pound of worms eat a half pound of garbage per day, but they can only do so much. Dairy products (and meat) make the bin smell and attract bugs. Some things, like melon rind, celery, and avocado skin, take so long to break down that they’re not worth the bother. And too much garlic, onion, […]

I didn’t start composting because I needed the compost (I don’t even have a garden), but because it seemed like a shame to toss good nutrients into a landfill. Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is perfect for apartment dwellers like me, because the worms eat anything that’s rotting as it breaks down, always staying one step […]