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How to Make a Worm Bin
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From Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, conquering the Mountain Rubbish Problem Activity Book for Teachers, A Word on Waste, 1994. Reprinted with permission of the Auckland Regional Council. (out of print)

1. Build or obtain a rectangular or square shaped wood or plastic bin. Drill holes in 2 sides and on the bottom. Use a piece of flat wood or plastic sheet to cover the bin. Worm Bin Illustration
2. Moisten the newspaper with water.

3. Sprinkle in 1 or 2 eggshells.

Worm Bin Illustration
4. Place worms in the box. Worm Bin Illustration
5. Bury about 250 - 500 grams of food scraps once a week. (Make sure to rotate the placement of the food).
Worm Bin Illustration
6. The worm bedding should be changed every 3 - 6 months. Remove newly made compost and replace with newspaper strips. Worm Bin Illustration
7. When you have finished worm composting, tip the compost, worms and any newspaper scraps onto a garden. Worm Bin Illustration




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