Composting
Can I Retrofit a Tap to the Original HOTBIN?
New HOTBIN models have a tap to collect liquid fertiliser but can this be retrofitted to an original HOTBIN?
Peat, Good or Bad? What You Need To Know
Should peat be banned? Understand peat and why the UK is seeking to ban its use in the horticulture industry.
HOTBIN Nominated for Most Effective Composting Product
HOTBIN Composting receives nomination for Most Effective Composting Product.
HOTBIN Composting Acquired by Foam Products
HOTBIN Composting has been acquired by UK manufacturer Foam Products.
Where to see HOTBIN in 2020
See the HOTBIN and meet the composting team at a number of gardening shows throughout the UK this year.
Do I Have Enough Waste For a HOTBIN?
Use this post to determine whether your house hold generates enough waste to warrant using a HOTBIN.
Why Homemade Compost is Best
Is peat or peat-free compost better? Or will making your own compost reap the best rewards for your garden? We look at why making your own compost is surely the best option.
Using the HOTBIN Thermometers
The HOTBIN is supplied with two thermometers, learn how, why and when they should be used and during hot composting
Does the HOTBIN Need to be Situated in Direct Sunlight
Unlike other compost bins and heaps, the HOTBIN does not need to be situated in direct sunlight.
Can I Compost the Contents From a Vacuum Cleaner?
The average vacuum cleaner sucks up a lot of waste, some compostable and some not. Should it be composted in the HOTBIN?
How do I fix wet waste in the HOTBIN?
If your waste is too wet, add shredded corrugated cardboard and leave for 48 hours before checking again. Have a look at our comparison photographs for some guidance.
Worms in My HOTBIN | FAQ’s
Everything you needed to know about finding wriggly worms in your HOTBIN.
HOTBIN Compost Bin or a Wormery?
What are the differences between a wormery and a HOTBIN compost bin?
HOTBIN Wins Chelsea Garden Product of the Year 2019
HOTBIN Wins the RHS Chelsea Product of the Year 2019 for the new HOTBIN Mini. Judges Deborah Meaden, Peter seabrook and Chris Harrop said the product showed “real innovation in making composting cleaner, simpler and more accessible for modern households”.
How Much Bulking Agent and Shredded Paper To Add?
Whatever sized container you are using to collect your waste, here is an easy wasy to understand the ratios and required measurements of bulking agent and shredded paper to add in addition your waste.
How much bulking agent is required?
Bulking agent is essential when composting food waste. For every full container of waste you add, fill the same continer ⅕ with bulking agent.
What is the HOTBIN made of?
The HOTBIN is made from strong and durable ARPRO® Expanded Polypropylene, known as EPP. This not a single-use plastic nor is it Expanded Polystyrene (EPS).
Composting Biodegradable or Recyclable Magazine Wrappers
Single use plastics have never before been under more scrutiny and nearly every industry is looking at ways to phase out single use plastics and become more sustainable. Here are some examples of magazines leading the way and we look at wether these wrappers can be composted.
Hot Composting For Beginners
If you are a composting beginner, look no further. Hot composting allows you to compost more, faster Here is a short guide to composting with the HOTBIN for beginners.