Composting is one of the easiest things we can do to divert food waste from landfill and care for our soils.

There are a wide range of options when it comes to composting. These include composting bins, compost towers, worm farms and Bokashi. Depending on your composting needs (i.e. the size of your home or family) there is a composting option that will work for you.

Once you have decided on the composting method that best suits you, how do you get started?

The first step is to start collecting your food scraps. You will need a container with a secure lid. This stops insects getting in and smells getting out. The container can be left on the bench or in a cupboard, however if more than a few days go by before you empty it, the contents can start to get a bit gross. If this happens to you, simply put the container in the fridge or even the freezer to stop the food going bad before you empty it into your compost…

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/07/02/how-to-compost-your-food-waste/