Why Compost? (An easy to remember script or mission statement explaining why we should compost).
How to Transform Food Waste into Nutrient-Rich Soil Amendment Composting with worms, also known as vermicomposting, enables a special species of earthworm, a red wiggler (Eisenia fetida), to eat our garbage and turn it into a soil amendment that is rich in beneficial bacteria, fungi, minerals, and nutrients. This guide is a culmination of over 15 years of composting with worms and several semesters running large and enchanting school gardens in California and Texas.Ĭomposting is a sustainable and eco-friendly way to manage organic waste. If you want to learn an easy and fast way to compost with red wiggler worms, this fun printable download will show you the way!