Chinara Okoye

Retire worn compost bins responsibly with quick audits, repair-or-replace tips, and end-of-life paths. Plan a longer-lasting, space-smart next system.

Master coastal composting with salt-proof materials, humidity tweaks, and space-smart setups, plus a 30-day plan for odor-free, rust-free, lease-safe results.

Find the right compact compost solution for your square footage using data on footprint, noise, odor containment, and capacity. Get renter-friendly picks for balconies, townhomes, and micro-spaces, plus a vertical space-saving hack.

Dial in apartment composting with volume-based green–brown ratios - start at 4:1 browns to greens - to keep bins odor-free and discreet. Get quick climate tweaks and troubleshooting cues to prevent sogginess, smells, and fruit flies.

Discover a renter-friendly winter composting setup that keeps pests and odors at bay: ferment scraps with bokashi indoors, then bury or drop off the pre-compost. Testing across multiple winters explains why insulated tumblers and worm bins falter below 40°F and which options actually work in tight spaces.