Source Used: http://www.northshorerecycling.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=123&Itemid=198
Three Most Interesting Points:
1. I’ve actually wanted to make a compost pile in our own backyard ever since I was introduced to the idea in elementary school. Ever since I’ve known that we could throw stuff into a pile and let bacteria break it down for us and then use it to grow things, I’ve wanted to have a similar system for the banana peels and apple cores my family produces. My mum was always adverse to it, though. Didn’t want it stinking up the place and refused to help me. I was a scared little kid and didn’t dare to venture into gardening territory without mummy or daddy, so that died. I’m very glad to note that compost doesn’t have to smell bad – I never realised there are both aerobic and anaerobic processes (remember: elementary school). Knowing that it doesn’t have to stink gives me good ammo for opening up the discussion again.
2. Similarly, cost was always an issue in my household. “You want a compost pile? Well first off, it’s not going to work. Secondly, I’m not buying one for you.” I had no idea they subsidized the bins though. I can’t imagine that it’ll be too expensive, so I’m just going to have to write a few Cracked articles and get on that purchasing stuff.
The folks there wrote this book. They are my heroes.
3. Now, I’ve heard some contradicting things about the ratio of brown:green (or dead:living or carbon:nitrogen). At Loutet, I remember hearing a different ratio (around 3:1 I think?) than the 1:1 ratio recommended here.
Question(s): What exactly is the best ratio of brown:green? Is there one? Does it vary by region? What species of bacteria are involved in this process? Is there any way to maximize their reproduction/production rates?
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