How to actually start composting

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It enhances soil nutrition, which improves conditions for your garden and houseplants and helps them retain water. And by [keeping food out of landfills](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0TnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vMjAyNC8wMy8yOC9jbGltYXRlL2xhbmRmaWxscy1tZXRoYW5lLWVtaXNzaW9ucy5odG1sP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTYmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMzM2Jm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Mzk0NCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYQhfEeZjZwRfJSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~), composting has major environmental benefits, too. But we get it, composting can seem overwhelming—who wants rotting food sitting in their kitchen or yard for all to see (or worse, smell)? If you’re compost-curious but don’t know where to start, we have expert advice on how to pick the right method for you, what to do if you don’t have a yard, and how to know when your compost is done. [Plus, how to avoid common composting mistakes→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0TeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLXN0YXJ0LWNvbXBvc3RpbmcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTYmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMzM2Jm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Mzk0NCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYQhfEeZjZwRfJSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0TFaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxNiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjAzMzYmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYzOTQ0JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZhCF8R5mNnBF8lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Do you actually need to use compostable bags for your food scraps?](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0ThaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2RvLXlvdS1uZWVkLWNvbXBvc3RhYmxlLWJhZ3MvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTYmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMzM2Jm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Mzk0NCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYQhfEeZjZwRfJSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [An illustration of a plastic bag underground, floating in the soil amidst dinosaur fossils, worms and organic matter.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0ThaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2RvLXlvdS1uZWVkLWNvbXBvc3RhYmxlLWJhZ3MvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTYmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMzM2Jm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Mzk0NCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYQhfEeZjZwRfJSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) Illustration: Dana Davis If you save food scraps for composting, lining your kitchen collection bin with a bag labeled as compostable or biodegradable may seem like a great way to keep it clean and transport all those veggie peels and coffee grinds. However, whether or not you actually need to buy those liners depends on several factors—and in fact, many experts say it’s better to forgo them altogether. [Why they may do more harm than good→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0ThaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2RvLXlvdS1uZWVkLWNvbXBvc3RhYmxlLWJhZ3MvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTYmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMzM2Jm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Mzk0NCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYQhfEeZjZwRfJSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [More composting 101](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9jbGltYXRlLWZvcndhcmQvaG93LXRvLXJlZHVjZS1mb29kLXdhc3RlLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [A plastic compost bin placed next to some grapefruits that have been cut and grapefruit peels that are ready to be composted.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY29tcG9zdC1iaW5zLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [The kitchen compost bins we use](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY29tcG9zdC1iaW5zLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Our favorites](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY29tcG9zdC1iaW5zLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) are affordable, easy to clean, and can help you adopt the habit for the long run. [A compost bin outside in a bed of clover. Image is surrounded by a purple border.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3NhdmluZy1mb29kLXdhc3RlLXdpdGgtY29tcG9zdGVyLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [“I saved 2,000 pounds of food from the landfill with this simple composter”](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3NhdmluZy1mb29kLXdhc3RlLXdpdGgtY29tcG9zdGVyLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [It’s like a personal trash incinerator](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3NhdmluZy1mb29kLXdhc3RlLXdpdGgtY29tcG9zdGVyLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) fueled by Mother Nature. [A few stacks of Tupperware sit on a table.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0TfaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLXJlZHVjZS1mb29kLXdhc3RlLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [25 simple tips and tools for cutting down on food waste](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0TfaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLXJlZHVjZS1mb29kLXdhc3RlLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) We have advice for every stage of the process—from shopping to cooking to storing food—to help you [throw away less](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0TfaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLXJlZHVjZS1mb29kLXdhc3RlLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~). [One last thing: A reusable swap for single-use baggies](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0T0aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3N0YXNoZXItcmV1c2FibGUtc2lsaWNvbmUtc3RvcmFnZS1iYWctcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Illustration for stasher ode.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0T0aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3N0YXNoZXItcmV1c2FibGUtc2lsaWNvbmUtc3RvcmFnZS1iYWctcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE2Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDMzNiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM5NDQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmEIXxHmY2cEXyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Illustration: Dana Davis / Photo: Stasher We use these multipurpose, durable bags for holding everything from snacks to prepped ingredients to leftovers. They’re made from food-grade silicone that can go from the fridge, into a boiling pot of water, through the dishwasher, and back again. (You can even use them to [store your compost in the freezer](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoAXaFP0TYaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGlrdG9rLmNvbS9Ad2lyZWN1dHRlci92aWRlby83MzU4MDk2MjE2MDg3MDM5Mjc4P2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTYmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMzM2Jm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Mzk0NCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYQhfEeZjZwRfJSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~), a method that helps to prevent odor and flies.) 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