COMPOST for a good cause

Things that I miss about living in Sweden...the Batlic Sea, my stylish commuter bike, the convenient train system, endless hours of dayight in the summer....and....composting!

Image Credit: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/compost/graphics.html

The Swedes have it easy, they are provided with biodegradable paper bags that they simply fill with food waste and throw into a 'recycle' bin where the city collects it. It is not so easy in the US though, in fact, my current landlord refuses to let me set up a composting system in my building.

And then I learned about counter composting, and am thinking about investing in some worms! It may sound less than attractive at first but it is actually quite simple - the worms eat the food waste, poop it out and you are left with a mineral rich soil for gardening....and hungry worms!

Try it, I will. Here are some resources and a video to help you get started.
http://www.howtocompost.org/cat_generalinfo.asp
http://www.greenyour.com/home/lawn-garden/gardening/tips/make-your-own-compost
http://nymag.com/guides/summer/2009/57476/