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Worm Composting
A worm composting system is located in the basement of the Ecohouse. The framework for the system consists of a series of bins stacked vertically in which the worms reside. As they process the food waste and turn it into compost, they travel vertically through the bins. Moist newspaper is added to the bins in order to stabilize moisture for the worms. Residents add half of a pound of food per pound of worms. The worms were provided by Matt Peters and the bins were purchased on the Internet. The worm bins produce better quality compost faster than the heap compost does.

Recycling and Waste Minimization
Residents of the Ecohouse participate in recycling and waste minimization practices. The Ecohouse residents sort their recyclables into paper, plastic, newspaper, cardboard, aluminum and steel. They send less materials to landfills by recycling, composting, purchasing products that have less non-recyclable packaging, and by using reusable plates, cups, utensils, and containers for daily use and larger events like potlucks.

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