Monty Compost Blogs

This is where we write about all things compost, sustainability, technology, startups and more. Take a skim below through your favourite topics and make sure to follow our socials to stay up to date each week.

Why You’re Recycling Wrong and How to Do it Right
Sustainability

Why You’re Recycling Wrong and How to Do it Right

When in doubt, throw it out. This is the recycling industry’s latest plea to the public. Why, in a sustainable lifestyle boom, are we...

Casual CompostingWhy worms? The difference between vermicompost and regular compost.

Why worms? The difference between vermicompost and regular compost.

A lot of us associate worms with compost and compost with worms but there are actually heaps of differences between the two ways of...

How to get a free compost caddy

How to get a free compost caddy

What’s better than having the coolest gear for your composting? Getting it for free! Brisbane City Council has partnered with local...

Casual Composting5 Easy Steps to Composting at Home

5 Easy Steps to Composting at Home

We didn't know anyone as keen on compost as we are ... until we met the amazing team at HeapsGood Packaging! They're makers of a mailer...

What do the lights on Monty Monitor mean?

What do the lights on Monty Monitor mean?

Monty Monitor has various light colours and patterns to indicate what mode the monitor is in. These are all the colours that your monitor will show and what they mean.  The light will show on the t...

Understanding carbon:nitrogen in your compost

Understanding carbon:nitrogen in your compost

There are a million ways to compost wrong and most composters have been guilty of them at one time or another. Probably one of the most...