Aerating compost
- Fundamental Foundation
- Jun 29
- 1 min read
This visual guide illustrates an efficient and structured approach to composting, emphasizing aeration, layering, and phased decomposition. The top-left diagram shows a compost bin fitted with aeration tubes—PVC pipes with holes and a central chicken wire tube—to promote airflow and accelerate microbial activity, crucial for effective composting. The top-right image depicts kitchen scraps, such as vegetable peels, being added to a compost bin, highlighting the input of green organic matter. The bottom diagram demonstrates a three-bin composting system: one bin holds active compost (ACTIEVE COMPOSTHOOP), where fresh materials are added; the second stores cover material (AFDEKMATERIAAL), like straw or dry leaves, used to balance moisture and nitrogen levels; and the third contains maturing compost (RIJPENDE COMPOSTHOOP), which is left to stabilize before use. This method ensures a continuous cycle of compost production, resulting in nutrient-rich humus for gardening and sustainable waste reduction.
