What is WORM WORKS?
Worm Works is the worm composting process by which I turn all the cardboard waste from LaserArtNYC into a rich soil amendment.
This year I've expanded it, and I'm producing enough worm castings for the vegetable farm at Easton Garden Works, while repurposing cardboard waste from several local businesses.
In addition to learning about vermicomposting, I've learned something wonderful and unexpected through Worm Works: people are fascinated by worm composting, particularly how a small business can use it to "put something back in the bowl" when so much of our work is purely extractive.
This, friends, is the beginning of a virtuous cycle.
A Snapshot-
Obviously, there's more to it than this, but these are the beginning and end points:
Shredded corrugated cardboard becomes worm castings; a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and beneficial microbes.
A goal of mine is to help other businesses start their own WORM WORKS. It could be a team building activity for employees that involves basic science with an environmental mission.
BEFORE WORMS
AFTER WORMS
How did I learn about worm composting?
I got started with the Urban Worm Bag, seen in this picture. This is an excellent product for worm composting at home. Once I got my method dialed, I turned out 50 gallons of worm castings per bag per year. For a backyard garden, that's pretty good.
One cool thing about The Urban Worm Company is that they're very open with knowledge. They have many great products for the beginner (and more advanced) worm composter.
Check em out-
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities to share how I got WORM WORKS started.
Let's connect.