At Home Vermicomposting

1) Recycling with worms:

• Diverts organic material from your garbage
• Use a worm bin at home - indoors or out
• Sources of worms: how many worms do you need?
• Other materials: bedding (recycled newspaper and cardboard)

2) What your worms need to thrive:

• Moderate temperatures
• Air and water
• Food (food‚ waste‚ shredded‚ newspaper‚ cardboard)
• Dark & safe environment

3) Why worm bins fail:

• Lack of attention or commitment
• Diseases & other infestations
• Too much food or too little water
• Too hot or too cold

4) The results:

• "Nature's potting soil" - for both indoor and outdoor plants
• A lifelong hobby
• Diversify