Composting For Beginn​ers Workshop @ UBS AG

We were invited to conduct a Composting For Beginners workshop for 40 participants at UBS AG.

Our workshop was part of its annual eco event for its staff and employees. Held during lunchtime, food was provided by UBS AG that allowed participants to enjoy a relaxing and casual time while learning how to compost.

The 1-hour workshop included an interactive quiz segment where participants won prizes by answering questions. They also enjoyed the opportunity to interact with composting worms using disposable gloves and sticks provided by the workshop instructor.

Here are some pictures of the event:

 

Setting up presentation slides and materials before the workshop

 

A box filled with compost and vermicomposting worms for participants to interact with near the end of the workshop

 

Introducing Composting In Singapore (CIS) and what we do

 

Food and refreshments provided by UBS AG

 

Introducing the many benefits of composting—from home to the workplace

 

Presenting an overview of various composting methods

 

Sharing the benefits of creating your own compost and how it can be easily done

 

Presenting pictures and videos of the “before” and “after” of composting—from trash to compost

 

Inviting participants to name the different types of “greens” in the picture displayed

 

Identifying various “greens” that can be added to a compost pile, such as raw kitchen wastes, rotten fruits and vegetables etc

 

Showing how to check for sufficient moisture in compost

 

Inviting participants to brainstorm common composting scenarios and their results

 

Going through a checklist of materials for DIY composting

 

Sharing our experience on using hay to mitigate odour problems effectively

 

Demonstrating how to create your own compost bin for less than $20

 

Adding compost to the bin as “compost starters”—in this case, garden soil or used coffee grounds can also be used

 

Adding a splash of water into the compost bin for moisture

 

Stirring the contents in the bin with a garden spade

 

Sharing tips on speeding up the composting process

 

Presenting pictures and videos of the “before” and “after” of composting—from trash to compost

 

Giving pointers on how to use your compost conveniently and effectively

 

Inviting participants to the front for a hands-on experience with the DIY compost bin and composting worms

 

Participants interacting with the bin and asking questions

 

Participants gathering around to ask questions on composting

 

Disposable gloves and chopsticks for participants to use as they interact with the compost and vermicomposting worms

 

An eager participant picking out worms that have burrowed into the compost

 

For more information on our workshops, please click here.

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