1. ‣$39 - GeoSystems GEOBIN 17 Cubic Ft. Composting System
   

2. ‣$39 - Gardener’s Supply Square Wire Bin system; can be expanded to a 3-bin setup for $99
   

3. ‣$89 - Covered Bridge recycled plastic Organic Wishing Well 18 Cubic Ft. Compost Bin
   

4. ‣$159 - the Earth Machine 10.5 Cubic Ft Compost Bin.  [free if you attend a composting workshop hosted by the City of Philadelphia (none yet scheduled for 2008-09)]
   

5. ‣Drum Composter - CompostTumbler
   

Start adding stuff ...

1. ✓Keep a closed bucket in the kitchen, so you're not making trips to the backyard several times a day.
   

2. ✓Alternate layers of green and browns and keep damp.
   

3. ‣Greens are... fruit & vegetable peelings, tea bags (including string & paper tab), coffee grounds (including paper filters),  egg shells. You can also add grass clippings.
   

4. ‣Browns are... leaves, shredded newspaper.
   

Mix or let sit ....

1. If you decide to just let your compost sit, you will want to have several bins so that you can fill one up and just let it cook while you fill up another one.  This is why the “three bin system” is so popular - you don’t have to do much turning or mixing, although it will take longer for you to have get finished compost to use in your garden.  If you use a wire bin system as pictured above, when your first bin is finished you can lift up the bin and re-use it.
   

See how other people do it!

1. We find it fun and inspiring to actually see others’ composting efforts.  For example, check out Elizabeth Fiend’s composting “how to” video at BiG TeA PaRtY’s Sustainable Living area!
   

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3. Email us with other examples if/as you find them and think others would find them inspiring.
   

Take a class or attend a workshop!

    Click here for a list of those courses we know about - let us know if you hear of others.