Without agarden, your compost offers an environmentally-friendly way to rid yourself of old food items and biodegradable materials.

Having these items in mind can make your sorting process much easier.

The first pop in,EatingWellnotes, is called aerobic.

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The easiest option is called anaerobic just put all of your materials together and let it sit.

However, the smell may make you choose otherwise.

Lastly, vermicomposting calls for adding worms to your bin.

Half-full compost bin with open lid

As an added bonus, this also “produce[s] a richer finished product.”

Add all of your ingredients to a bin or simply to a spot in your backyard to start.