WHY BULKING MATERIAL IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPOSTING
If your compost is wet, smelly, or just sitting there without breaking down — you’re not alone. These are common problems, and the solution is often surprisingly simple: add bulking material.
Why Composting Goes Wrong
Kitchen scraps, toilet waste, and even garden clippings are often rich in moisture and nitrogen. Without something to balance them, your compost pile can run into problems:
Common Composting Problems:
- Strong, unpleasant odors
- Compost that’s too wet or slimy
- Pile isn’t heating up or breaking down
- Flies and pests hanging around
These issues usually come from adding too much wet waste (like food scraps or toilet waste) — and not enough carbon-rich, absorbent material to balance it out. It’s important to use a bulking material that combines moisture-absorbing components with coarse, airy particles to keep the compost light and breathable.
The Simple Solution: Use Proper Bulking Material
Bulking material solves all of these problems. It’s dry, airy, and rich in carbon — exactly what your compost needs to:
- Absorb excess moisture
- Keep the pile airy and aerobic
- Prevent bad smells
- Support compost microbes so they can break down waste effectively
The Easiest Option: Ready-Made Biolan Bulking Material
The simplest way to compost successfully is to use Biolan Bulking Material for Compost and Dry Toilets — a ready-made mix of pine bark, moss, and biochar. This 100% organic, peat-free blend is designed to make composting easy and effective.
The dried and crushed pine bark keeps the compost mass light and fluffy, ensuring proper airflow. Moss and biochar absorb excess moisture and help maintain the right humidity level. According to studies, biochar also speeds up microbial activity, accelerating the composting process while binding unpleasant odors.
With its carefully selected ingredients, Biolan Bulking Material helps to:
- Absorb liquid waste
- Keep compost airy and odor-free
- Support year-round composting
No mixing or measuring needed — just open the bag and use. It’s ideal for composters and dry toilets such as the Biolan Composting Toilet, Biolan Simplett, and Biolan Dry Toilet.
Keep It Balanced. Keep It Simple.
With the right bulking material:
- Your compost stays active and healthy
- Odors and pests are under control
- You get rich, usable compost — faster
How Much Bulking Material Should I Use?
Use this easy rule:
Add 1/3 to 1/2 the amount of bulking material compared to the volume of wet waste.
For example, if you add 1 bucket of kitchen or toilet waste to the composter, use ⅓–½ a bucket of bulking material.
- If the waste is especially wet or juicy, use more.
- Always cover fresh waste completely after adding it.
Just follow these tips and let nature do the rest.
