WCT | CM MIX (SPS) - 35 Litre
A Multi-Grade mix of organic carbon bulking materials best suited for Clivus Multrum™ Split-Systems | CM LP & HP
This Mixture of Multi-Grade wood shaving has been formulated because of its biodegradability and breathability properties
This Mixture works best in the Clivus Multrum™ Split-Systems (SPS) Sub-Vent & Moisture-Management systems
9kg avg /35 Litre Bag — Bulking Agent Mixture
Packaging: Compostable Paper Bag
All Sustainably resourced; Wood shavings 100% produced from kiln-dried NZ pine
Mixture features
- Good Biodegradability
- High Breathing Quality
Recommend for Clivus Multrum HP & LP models as starter bed, composting systems setup and daily use.
Composting with CARBON/NITROGEN (C:N) RATIO
Human waste has a carbon to nitrogen ratio less than 10 parts carbon, whereas the optimum C:N ratio for composting human dejecta (waste) is 20-30 parts carbon. A bulking agent with a high C:N ratio is therefore preferred, as this allows a smaller quantity of the agent to be used in comparison with other materials.
Representative ratios for commonly available bulking agents are shown below to indicate the relative ability of the materials to provide additional carbon.
BULKING AGENT (DRY) CARBON/NITROGEN (C:N) RATIO;
- 650 Softwood shavings
- 550 Hardwood shavings
- 500 Newsprint
- 500 Softwood bark
- 450 Sawdust
- 130 Wheat straw
- 120 Rice hulls
- 80 Straw - general
- 60 Leaves and shrub trimmings
Not Recommended;
- 20 Grass clippings
- 20 Hay
- 20 Vegetable scraps