We conducted compost testing on our regular pad, documenting the stages of decomposition over a 12-month period.

Our experimental setup involved an unsealed small ground surface bin with a metal lid placed on top. On the initial day, we exclusively added food scraps to the bin, refraining from any water addition throughout the entire duration. This deliberate approach aimed to illustrate the prolonged decomposition process in the absence of recommended compost maintenance interventions.

Regular additions of organic matter, moisture, and soil rotation/airing would foster higher temperatures, expediting the breakdown of organic materials. It's worth noting that decomposition efficiency would significantly improve in a more refined compost system.