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Construction of a Compost bin out of pallets and a Compost for “black gold”. (copy)

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Abstract

The magical cycle of Nature: The compost is the beginning and end of the garden. It is exciting to observe life in it up close. The magic of creating “black gold” is where life starts. In this activity, learners will build a compost bin out of used stock pallets and then start the compost.

This activity can be developed individually by learners or as a pair activity (2 learners or as a teamwork) that shall be focused on the positive use of renewable energies and the circle of Nature.

Learning Outcomes

  • Tell where to find used materials such as used pallets.
  • Construct a compost bin using a used pallet.
  • Motivate which one to use.
  • Estimate the material needed.
  • List the steps to make the bin.
  • Explain the biological principles behind making a compost.
  • List what not can be put in the compost.
  • Explain how to start the compost
  • Provide solutions for organic waste.
  • Motivate them self to eco friendly behaviour.
  • Plan how to build a compost at home.
  • Adapt new concepts and skills in the learners

Other Instructions

Instructions:

  1. If the pallets are not the same size, saw them at the same height
  2. Arrange 3 pieces in a u shape
  3. Screw them together
  4. Screw in the corner brackets in the corners at the top and bottom. Now the walls are ready.
  5. Saw the last stool in 2 equal parts – saw off an intermediate part shown on the film
  6. The doors must be attached to the outside so that the doors swing outwards.
  7. Attach the doors to the wall with hangers. Use 2 hangers per door.
  8. Attach the bottom door slightly higher than the ground level so that it does not get stuck in the ground
  9. Attach the top door at small intervals to the upper so that it does not get caught.
  10. Screw the hasp and loops to the top of each door.
  11. If desired, you can put chicken nets on 3 sides with a staple gun or with a U-shaped nail

Now it’s done. Ideal is to have 3 pieces. One for new, one for ripening compost and one compost that is ready

Now you start making the soil: Read through the handout part 2.

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Author

Iréne Brittasdotter
Iréne Brittasdotter

Language

English

Main Topics

Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Technology

Keywords

biodiversity biology chemistry clean energies compost ecological skills Health protecting the enviroment soil technical skills waste