You may have heard of "compost recipes," complicated mix ratios of all sorts of stuff. The Easy Composter says "Forget it!" Just put as much "green" stuff as "brown" stuff in your bin. The stuff from your kitchen is the "green" stuff. "Brown" stuff is autumn leaves, sawdust, or even shredded newspaper.

There are three easy rules to remember when composting your organic waste at home - chop, mix and maintain.

Chop the compostables. The more you chop, the faster the decomposition process.

Mix dry-woody materials with moist-green ones for a balance of nutrients, air and water.

Maintain moisture level as damp as a wrung-out sponge. This helps compost break down and prevents it from becoming wet and smelly.