Did you know, composting at home for just one year can save global warming gases equivalent to all the CO2 your kettle produces annually, or your washing machine produces in three months? Makes you want to start piling up garden clippings and vegetable peels - but is that all there is to it?  

Yes!  Even small yards can accommodate a compost heap. All you need is a container.

What do you keep Compost in? The compost ‘heap’ itself is usually a large container in which you store your compost. These can be bought or made and any large container will do. They can be made from wood, tin and plastic and people will often use things they’ve picked up from elsewhere, perhaps and old wooden barrel. However, with local councils often being the driving force behind many environmental initiatives, such as recycling, they will often provide you...