{"id":137,"date":"2022-06-14T23:53:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T06:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-488984-2583592.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=137"},"modified":"2022-06-15T00:39:52","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T07:39:52","slug":"making-a-wormery-at-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ollierecycles.com\/uk\/making-a-wormery-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Making a Wormery at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things You Will Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make worm bins in many different types of containers. You can buy specially designed bins or you can make one from a bucket or large plastic container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember you can&#8217;t use ordinary earthworms so you&#8217;ll need to buy special compost worms. Call your local council to see if they are available in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have started your own worm bin you&#8217;ll soon have lots of new worms to make more wormeries. Share them amongst your friends so that they can start recycling their kitchen scraps too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worm Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea is to feed your worms all kinds of scraps from your kitchen instead of throwing them away. It&#8217;s best not to give them meat, dairy products, fat, bones, orange peel, lemon peel, onion or garlic. Remember to always wash your hands after handling your worms or wear gloves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Steps to Create a Wormery at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Find a container for your worms. A plastic bucket, a wooden box, or a special worm bin bought from a shop all work well. Line the container with a few sheets of newspaper.<\/li><li>Half fill the container with bedding. 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