- The Worm Factory 360 has a standard 4-Tray size which is expandable up to 8 trays, giving it the largest volume of any home com..
- The redesigned lid converts to a handy stand for trays while harvesting the compost..
- Includes digital access to an instructional DVD, Manual, and a Warranty included after product registration..
- The accessory kit provides basic tools to make managing the Worm Factory 360 easier..
- Built in "worm tea" collector tray and spigot for easy draining..
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Composting with worms allows you to turn kitchen scraps, paper
waste and cardboard into ent-rich soil for your s. The
Worm Factory 360 composting system makes the entire process quick
and easy. With a thermo siphon air flow design, the Worm Factory
360 increases the composting speed. Now you can produce compost
much faster than traditional composting methods. This version of
the Worm Factory 360 comes in terracotta, and it's also available
in green and black.
Why the Worm Factory 360?
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Americans throw away 34 million tons of food waste into landfills
each year, more than any other type of waste (EPA.gov). While
traditional backyard composting has its place, the process can
take up to two years and rotating it can become a chore. Worm
composting uses worms to do the work of breaking down waste and
is more efficient and easier to manage than a traditional
backyard compost pile. In addition, its compact design makes it
perfect for use in any household.
Worm composting makes it easy to recycle kitchen scraps, paper
waste and cardboard into ent-rich fertilizer for your
s, creating a more sustainable lifestyle by recycling and
improving soil quality. The Worm Factory 360 houses thousands of
composting worms in a compact space. These worms work 24/7 to
efficiently produce highly beneficial, rich compost packed with
microbes and water-soluble ents.
This eliminates all the work of traditional composting and yields
a much more valuable end product. Worm compost has been proven to
have ten times the ents of traditional backyard compost. The
more ents that are available to your s, the larger they
grow and the more bountiful your harvest is. This system allows
you to enjoy vegetables, fruits, and flowers grown with
the help of your kitchen scraps.
How the Worm Factory 360 Works
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At A Glance
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The Worm Factory 360 is simple to set up and operate. Managing
your Worm Factory 360 takes less than 15 minutes a week.
Included with each Worm Factory 360 are a comprehensive
instruction guide and DVD that make setup easy and give detailed
tips on how to best manage your new Worm Factory 360 year-round.
Start with just the bottom tray and bedding material included.
Add 1lb of composting worms and start filling the tray with
household waste. The worms will process and recycle the waste
into fine compost full of ents. When the first tray is full,
stack another on top. Each tray has a grid bottom, so worms
migrate upward as new food is added.
As waste is broken down, moisture filters through the system,
taking ent-rich particles with it. This makes it possible to
harvest liquid fertilizer right from the spigot.
Adding Food/Waste
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Adding household waste to the Worm Factory 360 is easy; just open
the lid and toss the food in. Fruits, vegetables, grains, paper,
eggshells, leaves, coffee grounds and more can be added. Three
foods to avoid are diary, meat, and citrus items; these can be
harmful to the worms and are difficult to compost. Feed your
worms about 50 percent food scraps and 50 percent fiber and
paper. This creates the optimal environment for worms and
finished compost. The goal is to recycle what you usually throw
away.
Don't worry about feeding your worms every day. Some people feed
them a handful a week; some people feed them a handful a day. The
general rule of thumb is worms can eat about half their weight in
food per day. This means that if you start with 1 pound of worms,
they can eat a half pound of food per day. Worms can survive up
to two weeks without any additional food. Just feed them a bit
extra before going on long vacations.
In a y environment, composting worms will maintain their
population without over or under populating.
Odorless Year-Round Operation
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Your waste production isn't seasonal and your composting efforts
shouldn't be either! Composting is no longer limited to the warm
months. The Worm Factory 360 can be used indoors or outdoors,
allowing year round operation. When managed correctly, the Worm
Factory 360 is odorless, making it the perfect com for
apartments, kitchens, condos, garages, porches and more! Because
of its unique design, the Worm Factory 360 allows oxygen to flow
through the system, discouraging stinky garbage odors.
It is important to note that worms are living creatures, and
cannot tolerate extreme temperatures. Keep the Worm Factory 360
so that the bedding remains between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit,
or where you would personally feel comfortable.
The Worm Factory 360 is expandable vertically, allowing a high
compost capacity while maintaining a very small footprint. When
full, each tray weighs 12.5 pounds, making lifting and arranging
trays effortless.
The Worm Composting Cycle
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Your first tray will take about three months to become fully
composted by the worms. After the first tray is composted the
other trays can take as little as a month depending on the waste
added. Once you harvest your finished compost from the bottom
tray, you will have an empty tray to stack on top again.
The ent-rich finished compost can be used in your garden,
raised beds, container gardens, or on houses. Even if you're
not a gardener, the Worm Factory 360 helps you reduce your impact
and provides an alternative to throwing your waste into the
landfill. Worm compost not only adds vital ents to your
soil, it also conditions the soil to hold water longer, prevent
disease, and promote y root growth.
Take one step in the green direction with the Worm Factory 360
and create a ier, happier environment.
Key Features
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Expandable Multi-Tray design gives the largest volume from the
smallest footprint. Temperature is maintained indoors or out.
Odorless operation when following provided instructions for
indoor use. Ideal For Households of 1-4 people, additional trays
can expand the worm factory to handle larger households. One Step
assembly right out of the box for easy, quick setup. Made in the
USA with high-quality recycled materials and includes a 10-year
warranty. Year Round production of compost when optimal
temperature is maintained indoors or out. See what's included
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What's Included
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* Mineral rock dust. Adds ents to your finished compost and
beneficial to the worm composting process. 4 Stacking Trays.
Large capacity right out of the box; can also be expanded with
additional trays (sold separately)
* Quick Tips Lid. Quick reference for how to feed your worms.
Converts to handy stand for trays while harvesting compost.
* Accessory Kit. The accessory kit provides basic tools to make
managing the Worm factory 360 easier, including: thermometer,
hand rake, and scraper.
* Worm Ladder. Assists worms back into the upper trays. * Base
with Spigot. Built-in ""worm tea"" collector tray and spigot for
easy draining.
* Instruction Manual and DVD. Step-by-step directions will guide
you through every step.
* Bedding Materials. Worm bedding helps ensure your success.
Compare Worm Factory Models
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Worm Factory Standard ( # ) Worm Factory 360 Number of Trays
3-5 (expandable up to 7 trays) 4 (expandable up to 7 trays)
Footprint 16 by 16 inches 18 by 18 inches Warranty 10 years 10
years Lid Style Standard flat Dome vented Thermo-Siphon Pumice
Quick Start DVD Accessory Tool Kit Available Colors All models
available in black, terracotta, and green
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