Vermicomposting 101: A Really Cheap Way to Start a Worm Bin

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Have you wondered, "How can I start a cheap worm bin?" Well a few weeks back, I asked my e-mail list that I affectionately (and maybe indulgently?) call "Urban Worm Nation" how they're all doing their vermicomposting. I am constantly amazed at how people used old...

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What is Vermicomposting?

Vermicomposting is the consumption and decomposition of organic waste via an ecosystem of earthworms and microbes which produces a biologically-active soil amendment called worm castings.

Why Should You Vermicompost?

Vermicomposting at home, school, or office is the purest form of recycling, full-stop.

Food waste is by far the heaviest form of household waste, meaning it is the most costly in terms of carbon cost to truck it away.

And unlike recycling paper, plastic, or glass, you can do it at home.

Why Use a Continuous Flow Worm Bin?

A continuous flow worm bin like the Urban Worm Bag leverages the worms' tendency to remain in the upper few inches of their habitat.

In most DIY bins, this means disturbing the worms in order to tediously separate the worms from the worm castings.

The Urban Worm Bag's bottom opening allows for easy castings harvesting without disturbing the worm workers above.

Why Choose the Urban Worm Bag?

Because of innovative design and ridiculous customer service.

I am always striving to find ways to improve the vermicomposting process for beginners and the Urban Worm Bag does just that by making the harvesting process a breeze.

And I'm proud of the fact that the Urban Worm Company has a reputation for over-the-top customer service. Problem with your UWB? I'll send you a new one or come up with a solution that keeps you happy.