How to Start Composting at Home (Even in a Small Space)
How to Start Composting at Home (Even in a Small Space)
Turn food scraps and yard waste into garden gold with this beginner-friendly composting guide.
Composting is one of the easiest and most impactful things you can do for the environment. It helps reduce landfill waste, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and creates rich, natural fertilizer for your plants. And the best part? You don’t need a big backyard or fancy equipment to get started.
At Earthshopp, we believe every home can be more sustainable, one small step at a time. Here’s how to start composting, whether you live in a house, apartment, or anywhere in between.
What Is Composting?
Composting is the natural process of breaking down organic materials like food scraps, paper, and leaves into nutrient-rich soil. It’s nature’s way of recycling, and you can do it right at home.
What Can You Compost?
Fruit and veggie scraps
Coffee grounds and filters
Tea bags (without plastic)
Eggshells
Shredded paper or cardboard
Yard trimmings and leaves
What to Avoid: Meat, dairy, oily foods, glossy paper, and pet waste
Choose Your Composting Style
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Countertop Compost Bin
Great for collecting scraps before moving them to an outdoor or community bin. Choose one with a charcoal filter to reduce odor.
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Backyard Compost Pile or Bin
Ideal if you have a garden. You can build a simple bin with wood or wire.
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Apartment Options
Look into local drop-off programs, bokashi composting, or vermicomposting (composting with worms!).
The Right Mix: Greens + Browns
A healthy compost needs a balance of:
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Greens (wet items like food scraps and grass)
-
Browns (dry items like paper, cardboard, and leaves)
Aim for a 2:1 ratio, twice as many browns as greens, to keep things from getting too smelly or wet.
Stir & Wait
Turn your pile every week or two to help things break down faster. Compost can take anywhere from 2 months to a year to fully mature, depending on the method and materials.
Composting Starter Essentials
Compact, clean, and odor-fighting, perfect for collecting daily food scraps right on your counter. Its sleek design and built-in charcoal filter make it ideal for everyday use in small spaces.
The Kitchen’s Astrik Compost Bin
Made from recycled plastic and renewable sugarcane, this bin is fully compostable at the end of its life. Stylish and sustainable, it’s designed to blend in beautifully while helping you reduce food waste.
Why This Matters
Food waste in landfills creates methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than CO₂. Composting not only reduces that impact but also returns nutrients to the earth, improving soil and plant health naturally.
What You Can Do
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Start with a simple bin on your kitchen counter.
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Talk to your kids about where food waste goes.
-
Share extra compost with neighbors or community gardens.
-
Encourage your school or workplace to compost.
Choose compostable or reusable products to reduce kitchen waste. Support brands that offer compostable packaging and low-waste options. Ask yourself: Can this be composted instead of trashed?
You don’t need a huge yard or special tools to make a difference. Just collecting your scraps in a small bin is a step toward reducing waste and fighting climate change. Every banana peel, coffee ground, or veggie scrap you compost keeps methane out of the air and helps nourish the soil.
At Earthshopp, we’re proud to support simple composting solutions for every space, from tiny kitchens to full gardens.
Check out Composting Essentials products on Earthshopp:
How to Start Composting at Home (Even in a Small Space)
Turn food scraps and yard waste into garden gold with this beginner-friendly composting guide.
Composting is one of the easiest and most impactful things you can do for the environment. It helps reduce landfill waste, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and creates rich, natural fertilizer for your plants. And the best part? You don’t need a big backyard or fancy equipment to get started.
At Earthshopp, we believe every home can be more sustainable, one small step at a time. Here’s how to start composting, whether you live in a house, apartment, or anywhere in between.
What Is Composting?
Composting is the natural process of breaking down organic materials like food scraps, paper, and leaves into nutrient-rich soil. It’s nature’s way of recycling, and you can do it right at home.
What Can You Compost?
Fruit and veggie scraps
Coffee grounds and filters
Tea bags (without plastic)
Eggshells
Shredded paper or cardboard
Yard trimmings and leaves
What to Avoid: Meat, dairy, oily foods, glossy paper, and pet waste
Choose Your Composting Style
-
Countertop Compost Bin
Great for collecting scraps before moving them to an outdoor or community bin. Choose one with a charcoal filter to reduce odor.
-
Backyard Compost Pile or Bin
Ideal if you have a garden. You can build a simple bin with wood or wire.
-
Apartment Options
Look into local drop-off programs, bokashi composting, or vermicomposting (composting with worms!).
The Right Mix: Greens + Browns
A healthy compost needs a balance of:
-
Greens (wet items like food scraps and grass)
-
Browns (dry items like paper, cardboard, and leaves)
Aim for a 2:1 ratio, twice as many browns as greens, to keep things from getting too smelly or wet.
Stir & Wait
Turn your pile every week or two to help things break down faster. Compost can take anywhere from 2 months to a year to fully mature, depending on the method and materials.
Composting Starter Essentials
Compact, clean, and odor-fighting, perfect for collecting daily food scraps right on your counter. Its sleek design and built-in charcoal filter make it ideal for everyday use in small spaces.
The Kitchen’s Astrik Compost Bin
Made from recycled plastic and renewable sugarcane, this bin is fully compostable at the end of its life. Stylish and sustainable, it’s designed to blend in beautifully while helping you reduce food waste.
Why This Matters
Food waste in landfills creates methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than CO₂. Composting not only reduces that impact but also returns nutrients to the earth, improving soil and plant health naturally.
What You Can Do
-
Start with a simple bin on your kitchen counter.
-
Talk to your kids about where food waste goes.
-
Share extra compost with neighbors or community gardens.
-
Encourage your school or workplace to compost.
Choose compostable or reusable products to reduce kitchen waste. Support brands that offer compostable packaging and low-waste options. Ask yourself: Can this be composted instead of trashed?
You don’t need a huge yard or special tools to make a difference. Just collecting your scraps in a small bin is a step toward reducing waste and fighting climate change. Every banana peel, coffee ground, or veggie scrap you compost keeps methane out of the air and helps nourish the soil.
At Earthshopp, we’re proud to support simple composting solutions for every space, from tiny kitchens to full gardens.
Check out Composting Essentials products on Earthshopp:
Compostable Paper Tape
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