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.
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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.
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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.​
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This, friends, is the beginning of a virtuous cycle.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Check em out-
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities to share how I got WORM WORKS started.
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Let's connect.