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This easy household guide tells you everything you need to know about composting, from the different containers that are available, and what to put in them, to how to use your compost and what to do if you want to get more involved in the process. The book includes an A-Z on how to compost everything from ash to weeds; advice on how to compost in small spaces, information on bins and wormeries and getting more involved in bigger community schemes.
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Nicky Scott is a former Chairman of the Community Composting Association and works for Devon County Council. He is author of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Composting for All; and How to Make & Use Compost: the ultimate guide, all published by Green Books. He lives in Chagford, Devon with his wife and children.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Nicky Scott, Chairperson for the Community Composting Network in the UK, is the author of three small books (roughly 4 x 6 inches) dealing with waste reduction and has appeared in two videos about composting. His book, Composting - An Easy Household Guide, was originally published in 2005 and the second edition was released in 2006. The cover and all ninety-six pages are printed on 100% recycled paper.
This book is slightly more advanced than his smaller booklet, Composting For All. Both books discuss why compost is such an important factor in reducing stress on landfills. But here, Nicky shows how this one simple action can benefit everyone in the community and can actually affect global conditions as well. Nicky tells readers that approximately one-quarter of UK's methane gas emissions (one of the gases that contributes to global warming) are due to organic waste in landfills, which are decomposing improperly. When composts are given aerobic conditions there is very little gas production.
Nicky shows other advantages such as less odor in garbage cans and less volume for curb-side pick-up services to deal with - therefore garbage will be put out on the curb less often.
Nicky demonstrates how to get the right mix in the compost for optimal decomposition conditions. He then explains some of the different composting bins sold commercially. There is the perfect bin available for different situations from apartment dwellers to individuals, situations involving pest issues (rats, etc) and communal composting. His book covers Dalek-type bins, tumblers, digesters, green cones, green Johanna's, fermentation methods, worm bins and more.
Much of the information can be applied globally, though the stats and information in Composting- and Easy Household Guide is from the UK. Terms such as "fly tipping" have no definition in North America. The resource section is four pages long and provides information on seven organizations and lists three books and videos for readers to refer to.
~ ~ Book Reviewer: Lillian Brummet - Co-author of the book Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about his or her impact on the environment - Author of Towards Understanding, a collection of poetry. (http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)
This book is slightly more advanced than his smaller booklet, Composting For All. Both books discuss why compost is such an important factor in reducing stress on landfills. But here, Nicky shows how this one simple action can benefit everyone in the community and can actually affect global conditions as well. Nicky tells readers that approximately one-quarter of UK's methane gas emissions (one of the gases that contributes to global warming) are due to organic waste in landfills, which are decomposing improperly. When composts are given aerobic conditions there is very little gas production.
Nicky shows other advantages such as less odor in garbage cans and less volume for curb-side pick-up services to deal with - therefore garbage will be put out on the curb less often.
Nicky demonstrates how to get the right mix in the compost for optimal decomposition conditions. He then explains some of the different composting bins sold commercially. There is the perfect bin available for different situations from apartment dwellers to individuals, situations involving pest issues (rats, etc) and communal composting. His book covers Dalek-type bins, tumblers, digesters, green cones, green Johanna's, fermentation methods, worm bins and more.
Much of the information can be applied globally, though the stats and information in Composting- and Easy Household Guide is from the UK. Terms such as "fly tipping" have no definition in North America. The resource section is four pages long and provides information on seven organizations and lists three books and videos for readers to refer to.
~ ~ Book Reviewer: Lillian Brummet - Co-author of the book Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about his or her impact on the environment - Author of Towards Understanding, a collection of poetry. (http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Full of good practical advice. Easy, at-a-glance information. I found this book great to dip into and a good quick reference to keep to hand. I never realised there were so many different ways to get composting. I've bought a bin from my local council and now I'm hooked with collecting stuff in bags ready to build a quick-heat-up pile and boring everyone who'll listen with amazing facts about compost. It's also amazing how you can reduce what you put in your dustbin or recycle box. An excellent book - buy it!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Good information
29 Jun 2008
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It is a little book, but has really great infomation for composting. The ideas in the book will keep the stink from the compost down to nothing If you are going to compost, I suggest you read this first.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Composting
19 Feb 2011
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Great book! small so its easy to carry around on the go! I have en environmental blog that I write for so I bought it to help me write about composting! Great book with lots of information! check out my blog at http://www.examiner.com/environmental-policy-2-in-san-francisco/jessica-nogueras
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Like a really thorough FAQ
20 Sep 2011
Format:Paperback
I'm sort of an experienced beginner, so I've had my composter for a while, but still learning of art of keeping a proper pile going. This book is perfect to go to when I run into a problem or question. I found the format really helpful, the way things were broken down. I like how short and easy to flip through it is. After skimming through it once, I've found myself going back to references it a number of times.
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