Composting at home isn’t a new trend. In fact, it’s been around for over 130 years, and is one of the most localised and best ways to keep food waste out of landfill.

In this episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know about backyard composting on a do-able scale, from starting your first pile to knowing exactly what to do with it once it’s ready. 

My guest is Dr Ernie Harbott, founder of Compost Culture and the facebook group Soil Sisters Singleton in NSW. Ernie’s hands-on compost education reaches everyone - from farmers and schools to backyard gardeners and small businesses. 

Her advocacy shows that composting is about more than just what happens in your own backyard. It’s about building a community of people who are dedicated to turning waste into something worth spreading back into the earth.

A summary, plus the links and photos of the pieces discussed in this episode are found here at Backyard Composting on a Do-able Scale

The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living...

Welcome to The ReNewy Living Podcast, the show for people who want to live sustainably without the global overwhelm. 

We’re here to lighten your environmental load. We celebrate local sustainability across Australia and connect you to the solutions and people already doing great things for a healthier planet.

Living sustainably starts with good humans like you. People who care about the natural environment, our communities and the everyday spaces we live in.

Each conversation helps you feel reassured that living lighter on the planet is achievable and genuinely feels good to be part of.

Join me, Mardi Lee, as we explore how to consume less, build stronger community connections and thrive in your neighbourhood, wherever you call home.