vermicomposter
Worm-powered decomposer
A vermicomposter is a container or system that uses worms to break down organic waste into nutrient-rich compost.
Red wigglers are the most common species employed.
The term also refers to a person who practices vermicomposting: She's an avid vermicomposter who hasn't thrown out food scraps in years.
Big worm, or nocturnal person
- earthwormSegmented soil-dwelling invertebrate
- annelidSegmented worm phylum member
- castingsShaped molten material
- worm binWorm-based composting system
cocoons · bedding · detritivore · burrower · worm farm · breeding · population · moisture
Breakdown into simpler parts
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
- organic matterMaterial from living sources
- kitchen scrapsDiscarded cooking byproducts
- food wasteDiscarded edible matter
green waste · microorganisms · bacteria · fungi · decomposer · biodegradable · leaf mold · coffee grounds
Substance improving dirt quality
- fertilizerSoil nutrient supplement
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
- mulchProtective plant bedding
aeration · horticulture · cultivation · seedlings · vegetables · harvest · planting · potting mix
Decreasing material for disposal
- recyclingReprocessing used materials
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
- circular economyRegenerative resource management model
- eco-consciousEnvironmentally aware and responsible
carbon footprint · closed-loop · sustainable living · waste management · environmentalism · green living · conservation · reduce
nightcrawler
Big worm, or nocturnal person
- earthwormSegmented soil-dwelling invertebrate
- annelidSegmented worm phylum member
- castingsShaped molten material
worm bin · cocoons · bedding · detritivore · burrower · worm farm · breeding · population · moisture · grit
decomposition
Breakdown into simpler parts
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
- organic matterMaterial from living sources
- kitchen scrapsDiscarded cooking byproducts
food waste · green waste · microorganisms · bacteria · fungi · decomposer · biodegradable · leaf mold · coffee grounds · eggshells
soil amendment
Substance improving dirt quality
- fertilizerSoil nutrient supplement
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
mulch · aeration · horticulture · cultivation · seedlings · vegetables · harvest · planting · potting mix · raised beds
waste reduction
Decreasing material for disposal
- recyclingReprocessing used materials
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
- circular economyRegenerative resource management model
eco-conscious · carbon footprint · closed-loop · sustainable living · waste management · environmentalism · green living · conservation · reduce · reuse
- compostdecomposition, humus, worms, earthworms, aeration
- compostingtumbler, worm bin, vermicompost, worm farm, plastic bin
- garden toolshand trowel, trowel, hoe, rake, spade
vermicomposterlandfill
Waste burial ground
incinerator · garbage disposal · garbage can · trash compactor · burn barrel