Getting started: no more waste!

Going zero waste is easy—with a little thought and planning, you’ll soon be on your way. Stopping to consider what you throw away and why is the best place to start.

clever composting

Countertop composter

Composting is one of the best ways to go zero waste. It puts the energy that goes into producing food back into the soil in your garden. In a compost bin, microbes use air and water to break down organic matter into nutrient-rich dirt.

All you need is a bin that lets air circulate. Start with a leaf layer (shredded paper will do), then add fruit and vegetable scraps, and water. Add to your compost year-round. Stir it occasionally and in 8–9 months you’ll have natural fertilizer.

A countertop composter helps you compost as much as you can. Put scraps into your mini composter through the week and add them to your garden compost once it’s full. Use a proper container to avoid attracting flies into your kitchen!