Our first video! Create your own compost bin at home

With this, you can turn unwanted food scraps/waste into rich-nutrient soil for plants! The size of the container used in this video was 32.5cm (diameter) by 40.5cm (height). For more information on the entire process, click here.

This simple and extremely low cost method works for HDB residents as well.

5 important things to note about this video:

1. We found that it was better to leave your bin uncovered. This encourages an aerobic pile that will remain odourless. Allow rainwater to fall in naturally too – this helps to keep the bin contents moist while excess liquids will flow out through the bottom of the bin.
2. Hay is highly recommended to keep your bin aerated, while preventing odours and pests effectively. More information here and here.
3. You may want to shred the bottom layer of newspapers to allow excess water to drain out more easily.
4. This instructional video automatically starts you with a carbon-rich pile, as it is easier to manage and control.
5. Prop up your compost bin from the ground to allow better aeration. You can use bricks/stones/boxes etc. Click here to see how we did it.

To follow chronological updates on our DIY compost bins so far, click here. We proudly call it our “lazy experiment”.

Please feel free to give us your comments and feedback. We promise to upload more video tutorials soon!

For a complete list of videos tutorials we are working on, click here.