Vermicomposting is also a way to recycle a major portion of your waste stream. Recycling at home or the office is the best. Earthworms can be kept in small dark spaces, as long as they are constantly above freezing, and they can process quite a bit of organic waste.
Earthworms can digest half of their body weight in food matter each day.
They actually eat the bacteria, fungi and protozoans which decompose the wastes, sterilizing the compost as they create it. Castings are a superior addition to garden and potting soil. Usually ships in 2-3 business days.