Good resources to get started with composting?

https://slrpnk.net/post/31469026

Our #wheelbarrow #compost. Filled with leaves, grass cuttings, eggshells & decomposing apples.

#gardeners #composting #Autumn

As well as the home made compost I also have a bin of Korean Natural Farming IMO4 inside the shed, a worm bin at home in the garage and a bokashi bin to take any unwanted cooked food waste. And there’s a pile of leaf litter turning slowly into leaf mould.

Composting can happen in many guises. I wish more people embraced it in their own lives. We live in an exceptionally wasteful world fast losing our natural biodiversity. #Compost #Composting #NoDig #SoilHealth #Gardening #Allotment #Solarpunk

This is my composting set up over winter. We are fortunate our winters are mild. The piles are unlikely to freeze.

The two palleted compost bays have been freshly turned.

Four compost Daleks contain maturing compost.

Another compost dalek recieves the weekly veg peelings and garden weeds with sawdust added over the top.

After taking the photos all the compost was covered or lids put back on to keep the rain off. #Compost #Composting #NoDig #Mulch #Gardening #Allotment #Solarpunk

@JimmyB As far as I can see it’s being run by Soilsmiths who are part of TI Soil Ecology Lab.

https://soilsmiths.co.uk/

https://soilecologylab.co.uk/

I saw the YouTube clip yesterday about their Compost Cup idea on Daniel Tyrkiel’s channel:

https://youtu.be/tsFdjzoMc9w?si=YiYu0iojR0Jyh7G5
#Compost #Composting #SoilFoodWeb

A Compost Cup for Britain.

“Can you make the best, the most alive, nutrient-rich compost in Britain?”

Having my homemade compost analysed for its biology and nutrition (and advice on how to improve it) would be interesting.

Unfortunately at £138 per test it is too steep for me. #Composting #SoilHealth #Compost #SolarPunkSunday

https://soilecologylab.co.uk/compost-championship/

9 Genius Ways to Reuse #CoffeeGrounds Around the House

Here's how to put used coffee grounds to good use around your home and garden.

By Claire Hoppe Norgaard
Published on November 24, 2025

"After enjoying your morning cup of coffee (or two), stop before tossing the used coffee grounds in the trash. Used coffee grounds, also called spent grounds, are a valuable material for home and garden #DIYs. From cleaning to crafting, spent coffee grounds are capable of much more after making a pot of coffee. Keep reading to learn our favorite easy ways to reuse coffee grounds around the house and outdoors."

Read more:
https://www.bhg.com/ways-to-reuse-coffee-grounds-11852091

#SolarPunkSunday #Composting #NaturalDyes #FoodWaste #ZeroWaste

📺 "How to build a worm composter: A simple DIY vermicomposting project (Audio Described)"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uwk95jWMaBQ&t=63

#composting #gardening #vermicomposting #crafts #diy

Researchers from @EPFL, Empa and CSEM have developed a wireless, chipless, printed smart sensor tag that can detect whether a certain temperature threshold has been exceeded. The smart tag can support a sustainable #iot, from materials selection to waste minimization via #additivemanufacturing, to end-of-life #composting!

📖 Read our news about this study, now published in Nature Communications 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ey6iJpgZ

▶️ See how it works 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejArbUX6

How To Keep #Composting Through #Winter

https://www.outdoorrevival.com/home/how-to-keep-composting-through-winter.html

Hey #compostodon and #compost nerds - I'm working with a nature charity on their #composting next week.

They have a lot of woody material but no chipper (though might be able to befriend an arborist). We're going to look at ways around that and so far I've got the following ideas:

- Dead hedges: let it rot naturally in a way that helps wildlife.
- Biochar: would need to build a retort but could be a good activity.
- Hugelmound: probably not as they don't grow much.

What have I missed?

#Texas - #Pumpkin Recycling and #Composting: Reducing Waste After #Halloween

"Halloween, with its spooky decorations and creative costumes, is a beloved holiday celebrated by millions around the world. One of the iconic symbols of this festive occasion is the pumpkin. Whether they are carved into jack-o'-lanterns or used as seasonal decorations, pumpkins are a staple of Halloween traditions. However, as Halloween festivities come to an end, many of these pumpkins end up in landfills, contributing to environmental problems. In this article, we'll discuss the environmental impact of pumpkin waste in Texas and explore how recycling and composting pumpkins can help reduce waste in local landfills while promoting sustainable practices."

Learn more:
https://discover.texasrealfood.com/texas-home-cooking/pumpkin-recycling-and-composting-reducing-waste-after-halloween

#SolarPunkSunday #PumpkinComposting #Wildlife #PumpkinSeeds #TexMexPumpkinSeeds #Texas

Time once again to #compost those #pumpkins

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

"You know what to do.

The City of #HoustonTx Solid Waste Management Department, in partnership with Council Member #SallieAlcorn, is excited to announce the return of the 5th Annual #PumpkinCompostDropOff Program.

Don’t toss your pumpkins in the trash, compost them instead! From October 25 through November 29, Houston residents can drop off their used or unused pumpkins at two City of Houston facilities. All collected pumpkins will be transformed into nutrient-rich compost to help grow a greener Houston.

Please remove any candles, stickers, paint, or other non-pumpkin decorations before dropping off your pumpkins.

Last year’s event was a smashing success, diverting more than 25,260 pounds of pumpkins from Houston’s landfills, making it the most successful year yet. The city hopes to break that record in 2025 and divert even more #compostable material from the landfill.

'We’re proud to see Houstonians embracing composting and taking action to reduce waste,' said Director Larius Hassen, Director of Solid Waste Management 'It’s amazing to see how something as simple as a leftover pumpkin can help grow a more sustainable Houston'

'Pumpkins are everywhere, and I love seeing them. They get me excited for Halloween and Thanksgiving. And while pumpkin season is upon us, we know it won’t last forever. When your once-glorious pumpkin is ready to be retired, don’t throw it in the trash. Take advantage of the city’s pumpkin composting initiative. Turn your pumpkin into glorious compost to be used in city parks and green spaces,' said Council Member Sallie Alcorn.

Join us in turning holiday leftovers into something good for the earth. Together, we can make Houston cleaner, greener, and more sustainable, one pumpkin at a time.

Drop-off Locations:

City of Houston Reuse Warehouse
9003 N Main St, Houston, TX 77022
October 25th – November 29th
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Westpark Recycling Center
5900 Westpark, Houston, TX 77339
October 25th – November 29th
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Same as last year, more or less. You may find other options – as noted before, there’s a house in my neighborhood that collects them as feed for livestock – and that’s fine, pick what works best for you. Just don’t throw ’em in the trash, there’s no need for that."

Source:
https://www.offthekuff.com/wp/?p=120803

#HoustonTx #PumpkinComposting #Composting #Pumpkins

I'll be going live on SmutMag #Radio today at 3pm PST. Topics will be all over the place, covering #composting toilets and their unexpected benefits (now you're hooked, right?); How #sexworkers are censored and how it perpetuates our dehumanization of them; Defining what a #dominatrix is, and why we should bring #localbusiness affiliate #marketing to #zines !

Wowza! That's a lot! I make no guarantees of covering all of this, as I will also, as usual, be stoned.
https://live365.com/station/SMUTMAG-Radio-a71500