2. Reduce trash Save money on trash bags Reduce landfill waste Creates rich soil for gardening Natural pesticide Good for the Environment

3. Worms consume up to 50% of their own body weight in food each day Red wigglers are the best compost worms Buy them at a feed store, bait shop, or order online Worms will reproduce

4. Two plastic bins and one lid Power drill to create holes in bin Wood blocks in between bins Bedding – Shredded paper, leaves, dirt Worms – One pound approx $20 Gardening tool

6. Worms can freeze and burn, keep between 40 to 90 degrees Keep the bin in the shade outside, away from animals, or in the kitchen Healthy vermicompost does not stink

7. Leafy greens Potatoes Non-acidic fruits and vegetables (tomatoes, green peppers) Low-acidity citrus (Organic – no pesticides) Coffee grounds, coffee filter, tea bags Rice Paper – Non-glossy like cardboard and egg cartons Grits Cotton Eggshells

8. Butter Oil Salad containing salad dressing Eggs Meat Highly acidic fruits and vegetables (lemons, limes, oranges) Hot peppers Salt Animal waste Plastic Synthetic materials Insecticides