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"How does it not smell?"

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read
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Talkin' 'bout trash...

Back in February, I shared a video to portray the amount of trash we had accumulated in 8 months—it was less than a 13 gal bag.

People have been going crazy over this video even though I had logged out of Instagram shortly after posting it.

A few weeks ago I signed back into my account and was shocked to see the response.

One question I received was, "How does it not smell?"

The secret?

We don't put any food in our trash. It all gets composted!

For the most part, we are a vegetarian household. Personally, I will eat canned tuna or chicken and pepperoni on my pizza. When other types of meat come into the house, it's typically leftovers from a restaurant.

Korean Bokashi

The bokashi compost system allows you to add meat, bones, and dairy into a bucket where it will anaerobically begin to break down before going into the outdoor compost pile.

We've used this process for a few years now and have been pleased with the ease of which it breaks down and is stored. The buckets live in the basement and don't leach a smell.

Using a compost system is one part of how I reduce waste. Come back next week to hear about another!

🌱TIP OF THE WEEK

Start small! If you're trying something new — like reducing your waste — start with something easily achievable.

💚recycle something instead of throwing it away
💚purchase something in glass over plastic
💚make a meal from scratch over going out to eat

It's easier to feel a sense of accomplishment when you start small. 😊
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The Holmestead Series

Kaila Marge Holmes

I help busy women who crave a self-sufficient, sustainable life through modern homesteading—without a huge farm. Here we discuss things we're learning, growing in the garden and baking in the kitchen. This is the Holmestead Series!

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