The Wonderful Benefits of Composting

While there are many worm-composting bins you can buy, you can easily make one out of untreated wood, or simply use a plastic storage container with a tight-fitting lid.Jerome.Romme/Shutterstock

Editor’s Note:

Did you know that in 2013 Americans generated about 254 million tons of trash? Only 34.3 percent of that waste was recycled or composted. Composting offers a sustainable way to manage waste. Many household items can be composted, including raw fruit and vegetable scraps, yard trimmings, coffee grounds, eggshells, and shredded paper and cardboard.