How to start a compost bin

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In this video we show you how to get a proper compost bin started so you can reduce your food waste and make use of your scraps. When we send food to landfills, it produces methane - a greenhouse gas - as it breaks down with other trash. But when we compost food, we avoid producing methane and give a helping hand to the planet.
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[@tomross8427]

It's good to know there are people who aren't destroying our planet. God Bless!

[@herlysarmiento9863]

Woke littering should not go into the compose bin ...

[@irocksup123]

Yes he’s saving the planet hahahaha

[@squibboops9651]

When you compost you create emissions c02 and methane.

[@BartholomewJenkins69420]

@@squibboops9651 youve been brainwashed

[@IamJaieCarter]

this is amazing! i am 15 and have developed an interest in gardening and with no money for fertilizer i decided to loko into compost and i already have everything i need!

[@ymba95]

Who else is led to do gardening because of quarantine?

[@sierrasouthwell9237]

My quarantine journey has actually been: More cooking -> "I need fresh herbs" -> "Holy moley fresh herbs are expensive!" -> "I should start an herb garden" -> "Wait, I should probably be composting all of these food scraps from my increased cooking" -> this video.

[@MDkid1]

I've always gardened but now that I don't have to go to work, I have so much more time for it. The garden is really benefiting!

[@8806Erika]

@@MDkid1 same here! Now that I have the extra time I added so many plants to my collection. I hope I can maintain them when this is all over 👀😂😂🤣

[@worldpiece2023]

FUI. Don’t drill holes at the bottom of bin, as you’re loosing much of precious juices. Drill holes at the lateral Side of the bin, about 10 cm from the bottom. That way - when compost dry it will draw water from the bottom up.

[@petros-estin-petra-]

If you don't drill holes at the bottom of the bin, worms won't be able to get inside to help decompose your material.

[@rebel.mma.youtube]

Why not bones?

[@user-zl4gf6hk4c]

​@@petros-estin-petra-both of you guys you make sense

[@lilly_l0vell]

​​@petros-estin-petra- she said it was for airflow right? Also couldn't you just put worms in there and let them reproduce?

[@petros-estin-petra-]

@@lilly_l0vell you probably could. I believe natural is always better though

[@brianhlp30]

I’ve been watching videos on composting all week and this is by far the most beneficial in educational one I’ve seen yet. Thank you all so much

[@user-oo9tm7qn5m]

True

[@shelby3914]

As someone coming to KZbin university for compost knowledge, this is by far the best content I’ve seen posted about it. Super informational & useful, thank you!!

[@jenniferfrazierlpc7171]

Same!

[@kcastro3481]

I love your grandmother's idea of the PVC pipes and bin for liquid plant food.

[@i.dont.read.replies]

I've been feeling really intimidated and worried about trying to start my own bin but this was incredibly encouraging, I'm going to start it today!!

[@tomtruett1946]

I have fun running my kitchen scraps through a blender before I spread them on my browns. It seems to keep some of the insect activity down (also cover with browns). AND, seems to process faster, as, I guess, it renders it super-ready for breakdown. Whatever-it sure is fun to get yummy composty stuff for mixing with potting soil for container planting toemaytoes and peppers.

[@pdcobos017]

The cat shot was super important for this video, thank you, I appreciated it 💜💚

[@karlnorgaard9447]

What a succinct video. Thank you for not telling me I need to start with some store bought purpose built bin. I composted several years ago when I lived in a house with 7 other people. I saw how much organic waste we produced and started collecting. After being away at work for 2 weeks at a time, first thing Id do when getting home was stab into my compost, inhale the wonderful smell. Also the heat produced was incredible. Had to show my baffled roommates...look at the mycelium!

[@punkseth1]

This is the best video on home scale composting that breaks it down really simply and explains all of the aspects of it as well as some troubleshooting thanks a billion!

[@joannagapinski179]

I have been wanting to make a compost for a while to reduce the waste we put out in the trash can. I'm glad I stumbled upon y'alls short and sweet video. In about 10 minutes, I drilled holes in an extra plastic bin, lined I with dried palm leaves, put some soil, old plants (not plants with fungus) and old veggies and eggshells! I topped it with some extra top soil I had and a few more palm leaves! I'm hoping for the best! Thanks for your help!

[@libby3509]

Joanna Gapinski me too!

[@helenoleksyn5198]

Please give us the status on your compost bin. How is it going? Was it a success and did you have to make any revisions.

[@arwaaomran9093]

Informative and very simple, concerning the water leekage just put a shallow bowl underneath the bin to keep the water which is precious for having nice microbes and minerals and reuse it again and again 💖

[@nevillepaliam55]

Thank u for the video, was going to run off and spend lots of money on a compost bin, but came across your video. Was able to recycle a old disused 25l bucket that had a crack in it. Now that's the start of my compost manufacturing and cycling process. Trying to make a small difference in persevering our planet. Thanks so much for the help and advice. 🙏🏽

[@BoiledOctopus]

1:41 - Just for that split second, I thought you were drawing something else...

[@sarafouts1531]

Great video! I’m about to buy my first home with a yard and first thing I want to do is start composting and grow my own fruits and vegetables and this video helped me get an idea of how to get started.

[@aniellodesapollo3179]

This compost Video is really helpful for me. Because now I know what step I was forgetting, it was adding water.

[@corndog2835]

instead of wasting burlap sack, just dont dump 3 gallons of water on your compost.

[@robobo2650]

Great job explaining balance is key. I'm starting a big compost and I'm happy I kept all the dead leaves and stuff I cleaned up around the year to use in the compost now, I thought I had too much but now it looks like I'll have just enough!

[@happiestbabyhappyfamily2774]

Loved the video and the drawings were helpful. You guys are so cute and down to earth! Keep up the good work 😃🌿👍

[@alexlikesgoats]

This was very helpful for me! I'm moving into a place that has a community garden and plan to start gardening in my own back yard, so I wanted to start my own compost bin :D edit: Sorry for all the nasty comments, this video is great! It helped me decide and go forward with starting my own compost bin (I'm sure it has helped many others too) so rest assured you guys helped the planet that much more 💚 Thank you for posting! Great vid!

[@ishitayadav7367]

Thank you guys.. This was really helpful! I've been trying hard to make compost in my little plastic bin.... Got few great tips from what's going wrong.

[@jossiegirlorelse2220]

you guys work well together. i do enjoy seeing couples doing these videos together. my husband isn't into the dirt and composting like i am and i am fine doing it alone but i do enjoy it when he's with me harvesting some of our crops. i am in the city and my yard is shared by those who don't have the appreciation of being clean so i am not sure i am going on with my cropping at this address. keep up the good work and thanks for sharing so much i haven't heard of.

[@sewfantastic7257]

Jossiegirl orelse OMG if I didn't know any better I would said you took those words from me.I take care of the inside and the outside. I want to see if I could grow some vegetables 'am pretty good with plants, so I clean a nice place out back to do a vegtable garden and sometimes I wish my other half would help I like working in the yard. So I am going to try the compost bin.I like to see couples working together my neighbors across the street from me are like that, the other day they were washing their car together.

[@platinumrubies85]

Very informative but i was very much so distracted by his lack of shoes.

[@lissawatchesyoutube]

This is one of the most informative composting videos I've seen! Thanks!

[@justice007willprevail]

Thanks for your time guys. What a sensational video. I'm actually off to Bunnings to buy a compost bin.

[@Rehabsockstar]

This is just great guys. I've started mine today out here in dubai. And I've only used the advice you guys give on this video. Thanks alot.

[@koyawright4520]

I watched this video a million times, I don’t know why I love it so much ♥️

[@kempisabel9945]

This was so helpful!! I have tried to search for other videos and it did not explain the step by step process at all. This is what i needed!

[@sierrasouthwell9237]

Super helpful! I've been doing drop composting, but I wanted to to start composting to create garden soil (and eventually start a garden). I especially love Grandma's composting system.

[@maxmarti]

You guys are truly making a difference. Good job.

[@noviboerniat8204]

This is the best composting video i've ever seen

[@KanishQQuotes]

If you live in a concrete jungle. You can use shredded paper if you don't have dead leaves. Newspapers, old magazine, envelope

[@peridoteyes3728]

My project starts this week. Thank you for everything. Love and support from Canada

[@kasession]

Great Video. I don't have a yard, but have been trying to figure out how to re-cycle my kitchen scraps. This was very helpful.

[@HowlingWheelsAdventures]

This is the best compost video we have seen so far. Thank you so much ❤

[@jessfloyd8792]

Awww! Pretty kitty! Thank you for this video. They should teach these things in school.

[@anthonywilson38]

What a beaut couple showing what they love and whats right. I hope you have a bunch of kids so you can share your wisdom.

[@jennyp4934]

This is so helpful. I live on my own so there's not heaps of scraps but I would like to use it wisely. And I didn't want anything to big or hard to do. This is perfect, thanks.

[@khenabullshields7947]

Awesome video! The science explanations are informative and easy to understand. This rocks.

[@zoesink6901]

yes! this is exactly what i needed i barely even knew the definition of the compost and everytime i look it up i get overwhelmed this was perfect!

[@tomtruett1946]

Simple is good. Just starting is good. You figure out the rest as you go.

[@raibeenasainudheen]

thank you...soo far the best video about the composting i found, from my months of searching

[@tbuttercup2162]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I really like the PVC pipe in the ground. 👍 Going to start mine today.

[@Spare14All]

Lovely picture at the end 😍 Thanks for sharing your tips

[@terelllewis837]

Great video. I never would've thought about thunde PVC pipe, thanks for that gem.

[@captkatie2010]

Of all the videos I've watched over years, this is the best one. Thanks!

[@missmarjum]

Most accurate video for compost tutorial. Thank you.❤️

[@NOSNero]

I loved this video, so informational and visually aided. The cat tax to go with it!

[@Samanosuke817]

Oooh the liquid fertilizer part. I like the idea of putting a tap on the bin.

[@paulanonuevo9056]

Great! I want to introduce composting in our neighborhood in the urbans and potentially minimize Biodegradable waste. This video is very comprehensible. Thank you! Keep it up! 🌏

[@stopsayinglol]

You guys rock. Its nice to see my generation doing things clever way.

[@saintloreta1668]

Just what I have been looking for! Thank you!!

[@lamersonnikki]

I'm doing a kitchen compost, to start a garden next fall.

[@Minnie_Bear]

Thank you for posting this. I've tried and failed 3 times at making a compost pile. You guys made it so clear. I'll try for lucky number 4!

[@snoopylyn9065]

My compost bin is amazing so many larvaes from black soldier fly I’m so happy when they visit my trash ! They eat everything in there 👍🏼

[@jingyun4323]

I'm hoping to get them in Melbourne, but I'm not getting any in my compost. Where are U at?

[@dualsportdiary1150]

You see that folks? Hippies DO contribute to society!!

[@Dezwrr]

I truly appreciate the time you both put into this video. When I searched about this topic, your video was the 1st to pop up. This will make a difference and I’m getting started as we speak💯

[@kalpic11]

There were some at the end that I've never heard of! Like the tube directly in the garden and the idea of putting a spout on the bottom of the compost bin instead of just letting it drain out of a hole into a container under it.

[@room837]

Thanks for the video. I'm starting one today!

[@veladyaorganica]

so helpful, thank you!

[@spjagatsingh1771]

Wonderful presentation .

[@DeathrowDC]

That backyard setup is creative af. Going to copy that. 👌🏾

[@pattimccrory9625]

Really great advice...feel encouraged to start one now🙌🏾👏🥰

[@beepboop9976]

Thank you for this i'm gonna give it a go

[@cvrinq1201]

Very inspired now will be starting a compost bin

[@Marie-yx5ie]

Thank you guy's. Symplicity at it's best 👍😉🇮🇪🍀

[@HaulARita]

Great information as I’m starting my own compost bin soon.

[@elizabethtrammell2105]

I just came here because I want to grow a great garden.

[@mrsg121705]

this was great! I wish i could get a copy of the drawing you made!! Super helpful. Thank you.

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

Yeah, it was a nice drawing. Try doing a screenshot or more to help recreate it.

[@Topic_____542]

Thank you, this was very educational. I hope one day when I have time, I can start doing some gardening work.

[@d-puppup]

This was fascinating! I learned what I needed. I will spread this message & hopefully more people will start composting. It's not that complicated!

[@ratkentheinfinity9841]

You are a lovely couple. Thanks for sharing your dream with the world

[@kyledodge496]

Trial and error is great and all. I'm Really glad they included their mistakes

[@bormeepai_nobody]

thankyou thankyou thankyou for uploading this

[@kristinec212]

I've watched so many videos and this is the best one!

[@bmcm5443]

Such great info. Love it! Will learn lots from you guys...thanks heaps from Australia

[@channonburt2372]

Love it, thank you. I really like the drawing..cute and great talent.

[@seriouslyrelaxingvideos6358]

You guys nailed this! Thank you soooo much!

[@shaqmaverick]

Very helpful. Thank you so much. Wished there was something to contribute you for your work. People should support more

[@kockgunner]

I can’t wait to see steam in my pile. It’ll be so magical!

[@markuslanz8667]

alltough this video is very informative, you do not need all the greens and browns etc. We are a Family of four and have a compost bin of about 1cubic meter for like 3 years , in wich we throw the unedible fruits from our garden and nearly all our biologic kitchen waste, except sour things and things that have already been cooked/heated , as these do not compost that easy. And even with us throwing biologic waste in there every 2-3 days (a whole thrash can) it composts very fast and we always have a good amount of fresh composted soil. Please Note: I do not say that the tipps given in this video are bad or anything like that as some are very usefull (Mixing it to help the air get in) , all i say is that you do not need to do all this just to get some compost.

[@marcdette1164]

@Joanne porter what we have done is we simple took a plastic box and drilled holes in the bottom (so that excess water can drain, but moles can't get up) and put a lid over it, Wich is NOT airtight or anything just something to keep too much rain from getting in. Then we started to throw in all that stuff I explained, together with the earthworms we find whilst digging in the garden. Hope I could help!

[@pradhumansharma9770]

it was better to drill holes above rather than below and drill bit larger holes below. we can also keep a container below the composting bin so that the essential nutrients draining out could be kept and yes not to add water when nitrogen green waste have been added. The browns absorb the excess water from the greens so minimal water and mineral wastage takes place and less rot

[@MM-wf9hn]

Thanks so much for sharing your brilliant ideas.. i love the way you compost your waste 😀

[@ShaiWilde]

Very informational I loved the illustration ❤️

[@oscarlandrum2384]

Dunno how I went from battle rap to this but cool

[@kevinleitner1103]

Cute cat intermission!

[@joyceriley6129]

Thanks am learning more about planting

[@krystalr7851]

Thank you so much. Lots of good information. I will be starting a bin soon and needed this. 👍

[@iannmorningstar1263]

Thank you ❤️

[@ultimatecouponlady]

Great video; very educational. The bottoms of those veggies could have been rooted to plant more veggies. Also, I hope you didn't throw the seeds away.

[@suesingh4130]

very good step by step guide

[@MenacingRabbit]

Awesome! Thank you both of you for making this video

[@donavandomoracki8977]

Cheap immersion blender works great for breaking your food scraps down to more manageable sizes

[@debbiewoodruff1752]

thank you I'm just a kid but this could really help me

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

I live on the third floor, by decided to make a tiny compost bin anyway for my plants pots. It's fun to do.

[@joylacombe-tucker7606]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@Mathias-so8rw]

How often do you store the compost? I’m new to this but this video the most helpful I’ve seen! Once you put everything in the bin and water it you leave it covered but for how many days till you have to mix it ? And how often after ?

[@susangarraway6385]

If you turn d brick up den u can put a smaller bucket below to collect all dat nice water dat drains out, then ad water and wet yr plants.

[@charmainebruce9862]

I love. your. how u make it look so easy i. try it a month ago an it not going that well but i will try it again with the bin this time thanks

[@julieanndaluddong6517]

thank you guys for this vid..from philippines