37 Tips for Keeping Food Fresh Longer. The average household tosses out 14% of the food they buy, according to Money magazine. For the typical family, thatâs over $1,300 a year! I donât know about you, but Iâd MUCH rather spend that kind of money on a getaway with my familyâ¦not throwing it in the trash!
For example, if your compost heats up to 40 or 50C, you can deduce that the ingredients contained adequate nitrogen and moisture for rapid microbial growth. To take your temperature readings, make sure to use a probe that reaches deep into the compost.
1 If you use a compost bin with an open bottom, the worms will probably come into your compost pile on their own. 2  Layering is very effective if possible-one layer brown stuff, one layer green stuff, one layer composting worms (as long as the temperature of your compost does not exceed 25ÂºC). Water. 2  Your pile should be about as damp as a sponge that has been wrung out. 3  Depending on your climate, you can add water directly or rely on the moisture that comes in with green items. 4  A lid on the compost bin will help to keep moisture in. 5  If a pile gets too much water in it, it might not get enough air.