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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