Monday, August 20th, 2007 | Author:
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And so the debate begins: which is better, the compost bin or the compost tumbler? Granted, both will get you superb results - rich black soil known throughout the composting world as black gold - and both essentially help decompose organic matter. But again, which is better? Well, I suppose it depends on who you talk to. Those who use compost bins find it satisfying to turn their compost by pitchfork as it gives them a reason to enjoy an outdoor activity that benefits both them and their garden. Others who utilize compost tumblers realize they have very little time to go out and acutally turn their compost, and would rather just rotate the barrel of the tumbler with a crank for quick aeration with little manual labor. For every pro, there is a con; manually turning your compost 
in your compost bin can get quite dirty, and sweaty depending on the season. That’s not to say that compost tumblers don’t have their share of cons: tumblers are a bit more expensive and depending on the type your purchase, can be just as messy especially if you have to roll it around the yard when the compost is not yet ready. The debate’s open, folks - which do you prefer and why?
Tuesday, August 07th, 2007 | Author:
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Hello composting buddies, this is OrganicNik here – AKA Nicole Krause – just wanting to tell you about the California Resource Recovery Association 2007 Conference and Tradeshow I attended July 30th and 31st in San Pedro.
Friday, August 03rd, 2007 | Author:
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Watching the Food Network and imitating what they do on the screen are two totally opposite experiences. One involves watching chefs delicately decorate massive cakes. The other involves a possible spectacular mess in your oven, not to mention all that wasted, spilled, or unpeeled ingredients. On a seemingly completely different note, in the ever-expanding and exciting realm of composting (and believe me folks, it IS exciting), it’s often hard for people to find the right compost bin to store all their waste in. Now cleaning up after the third failed souffle is no longer a problem. Composting your collected coffee grounds, fruit peels, eggshells, flour, and other kitchen based items is simple with the Garden Gourmet, whose mere name evokes composting and epicurian fanciness. Think about it: “gourmet”. You know this one is perfect for all that leftover food you don’t want stuck decomposing in a landfill slowly and painfully like a salt-covered snail. In fact, it’s one of the best selling compost bins in North America! With a snap shut lid, adjustable air vents, and a sliding bottom door, this backyard beauty is a must-have. It’s easy to use–simply put your culinary composting scraps in the bin, and let nature do its work. Best of all, it has black side and top panels that absorb solar energy quicker, so your waste decomposes faster, plus it’s small enough to fit into the tiniest of garden spots. Stop letting your culinary debacles go to waste in the trash can–with this compost bin, your gourmet cooking will have a new home, happily sinking back into the earth from whence it came. For a wide selection of top-of-the-line compost bins, compost tumblers, and composting accessories, check out composters.com.
Wednesday, August 01st, 2007 | Author:
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Ladies (and gentleman in certain cases)! No need to pop-a-squat anymore over seemingly harmless patches of grass while camping. The fear of being bitten by uninhibited reptilians and insects on certain unmentionables will no longer flood your mind as you water the shrubs, for the eco-friendly Portable Toilets are here to relieve any lingering concerns.
Although the light-weight Nature Plus Portable Toilet (His and Hers), available by yours truly, is ideally suited for outdoor activities and emergency situations, this strangely sturdy contraption (supporting up to 250lbs) can also be utilized for more serene expeditions such as bird watching or a demanding morning of tai-chi. This device, used by NATO forces around the world, includes 8 waste bags that are 100% biodegradable and compostable, as it is made of Mater-Bi corn starch. These bags, which fit comfortably around the toilet seat, promote hygiene and functionality. After use, simply bury or dispose of them in the appropriate waste receptacle, fold down the collapsible frame of the toilet, and move on, feeling as fresh and smooth as a sashimi slice. No longer will you allow the fear of squatting leave you with chunky trunks!
