Issue One - Composting

Resource Library

Welcome to Manual's resource library for issue one, where you can browse a catalog of supplemental resources and readings on composting that help you choose the right way to get started at home.

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Compost How-To's

Issue One provides instructions for building a backyard composter, but there are so many ways to construct a DIY composter. These additional options describe the methods, advantages, and disadvantages of other popular approaches to composting.

Guide to Home Composting Systems
Construct a 3 Bin System
Georgia Organic's No Turn Row Composting (video)
Composting Guide for Avid Gardeners

Safety, Sanitation, and Troubleshooting

Turner Environmental Law Clinic's Best Practices for Small-Scale Composting
GA DCA's Composting Troubleshooting Table

Shopping Guides

Several manufacturers produce easy-to-use composters with little to no assembly required. Use the links below if you plan to purchase a composter for use at home.

Vermicomposting

Below are thorough guides to composting with worms! This is a great option for apartment-dwellers and gardeners alike.

EPA's Guide to Vermicomposting - great information on setup, maintenance, & scraps guide
Oregon Metro's Worm Bin Basics
NCAT's Digital Guide to Vermicomposting

Local Composting Organizations

Atlanta is rich with organizations that develop composting initiatives and offer workshops.