Procedure

Prepare the bed by selecting site that is shaded, free from predators, and near
to the water source. Arrange the hollow blocks making a bed on 1m x3mand
put bamboo sticks to strengthen the bed.

1. To prepare compost, either a plastic or a concrete tank can be used. The

size of the tank depends upon the availability of raw materials.
2. Collect the biomass and place it under the sun for about 8-12 days. Now
chop it to the required size using the cutter.
3. Prepare an animal manure and sprinkle it on the heap for quick
decomposition.
4. Add a layer (2 – 3 inch) of soil or sand at the bottom of the tank.
5. Now prepare fine bedding by adding partially decomposed animal
manure, kitchen wastes, and yard wastes.
6. Distribute them evenly on the sand layer.
7. Continue adding both the chopped bio-waste and partially decomposed
animal manure layer-wise into the tank up to a depth of 0.5-1.0 ft.
8. After adding all the bio-wastes, release the earthworm species over the
mixture and cover the compost mixture with dry straw or gunny bags.
9. Sprinkle water on a regular basis to maintain the moisture content of the
compost.
10. Cover the tank with a plastic sheet to prevent the entry of ants,
lizards, mouse, snakes, etc. and protect the compost from rainwater and
direct sunshine.
11. Have a frequent check to avoid the compost from overheating.
Maintain proper moisture and temperature.
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Quality of
items are neatly neatly trimmed. Most Items appear
Construction
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items are carefully and trimmed. All \"slapped
carefully and securely items on\".
securely attached to the are securely
attached to the backing. attached to the
backing. backing.
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objects were
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made or
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reflect an composting bed items on the
the
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degree of creativity in their
ideas were
student creation and/or
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creativity in their display.
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creation and/or
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display

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student worked have put in student the student
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efforts.
home.