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!
By graphing compost temperature over time, you can tell how far along the decomposition has progressed. A well constructed compost system will heat up to 40 or 50C within two to three days. As readily decomposable organic matter becomes depleted, the temperature begins to drop and the process slows considerably.
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.