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What is Indoor Composting

venturist | Apr 5, 2010 |

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Composting is a simple process to convert organic wastes such as yard wastes, paper items, and kitchen scraps into decomposed material called humus. Humus is a dark, solid substance that makes soil rich with essential nutrients, improves structures, increases moisture retention, and makes soil a better environment for soil organisms. Usually, composting is performed outdoors, but this process can also be done indoors, and it is very similar to outdoor composting. Most of the people are considering indoor composting because everyone likes to live a green lifestyle.

Indoor composting can be done in two ways: aerobic composting, anaerobic composting and vermicomposting, and in any composting method air and moisture plays an important role. Aerobic composting requires plenty of air and anaerobic composting does not require plenty of air. Less air supply in anaerobic method makes it smell rot and there are so many products in the market that helps to get rid of the rotten smell. Another method vermicomposting is also called worm composting that uses earthworms to decompose organic substances, and best earthworm to use is red worms.

When red worm is properly fed, it will work overtime to convert all the kitchen wastes into dark, solid structure rich in nutrients. Red worms, also called manure worms can be easily got from aged manure piles and fish bait, and these worms prefer to live in the room temperatures. For indoor composting, a container or worm bin is required and the chosen container should fit conveniently under the cupboard or sink. Simple wooden box can be made as container, and the container should be at least 12 inches deep with holes in the side and top for air circulation and at the bottom for drainage.

A small tray should be kept under box to gather all seepage and wooden box can be kept over a brick to increase air movement. In the container, damp bedding should be made to create a better living environment for red worms. Then, kitchen wastes should be collected to feed the worm, and after six months the bedding gets changed in to rich black soil. Then, the rich black soil can be taken out through one side and from the other side new bedding can be inserted. Indoor composting is a clean and odorless method to convert the organic wastes in the kitchen.