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How to Compost

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 Closed bin 

Court5Composts uses closed bins to prevent the spread of coconut rhinoceros beetle.  This method keeps other critters out, too.

Composting in a bin basically involves mixing your compostables together in something like a large trash can, a horse trough, or some other enclosed container and letting nature do its thing.  You're going to want to do this outside, but you don't need a ton of space.  Ideally, you'll have at least two bins going at a time.  

Read more about what you'll need and see a step-by step guide.

Vermicomposting, or worm bin composting, is probably the most accessible type of composting.  You can do it inside or out in a very small footprint.  

We recommend reaching out to the Oahu Worm Ohana to get started.  They'll help you get set up and offer great resources.  

Read more for some worm bin tips.

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 Worm 
  bin 

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 Bokashi 

Bokashi composting involves a fermentation step and a composting step.  It works for any kind of food waste.  First, you ferment in an air-tight bucket with a drainage valve.  Then, you either bury the fermented food waste or add it to your closed bin system with an equal helping of browns.  

Read more about what you'll need and see a step-by step guide.

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