Video Tutorials

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This page is dedicated to our video tutorials on the following:

1. Create your own compost bin in Singapore
2. Adding more food scraps to your partly filled compost bin
3. The 4 essentials for composting
4. Getting the right compost mix
5. Speeding up the composting process
6. Good compost vs. bad compost
7. What you can/cannot add to your compost
8. Checking if your compost is ready
9. Removing and using your compost once it is ready

1) Create your own compost bin (also suitable for HDB flat)

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”.

2) Adding more food scraps to your partly filled compost bin

Is your compost bin only partially filled? In the videos below, we will teach you how to add more material to your compost, and we guarantee an effective, odourless and pest-free result!

New material was added to the top of the bin, also known as the ‘layering’ method.

For more information, click here.

Note: This video is a follow-up to “Create Your Own Compost Bin” above.

Note: This video uses hay (recommended) as an effective covering that prevents smells and pests. It also leaves the bin uncovered.

Quick tip! We highly recommend hay, instead of using a lid to cover the bin. Hay effectively keeps odours and pests away, while allowing your compost pile to aerate, and receive rainwater and heat from the sun. For more information, click here.

3) The 4 essentials for composting

For more information, click here.

4) Getting the right compost mix

For more information, click here.

5) Speeding up the composting process

For more information, click here.

6) Good compost vs. bad compost

For more information, click here.

7) What you can/cannot add to your compost

For more information, click here.

8 ) Checking if your compost is ready

For more information, click here.

9) Removing and using your compost once it is ready

For more information, click here.