Compost. Regrow. Repeat.
I’m Dirtman – an American living in Korea, exploring worms, compost, bonsai, and the magic of slow decay. I talk to my bin, trim tiny trees, and let food rot (on purpose). Whether you’re here to learn, chill, or get inspired to start your own soil journey, welcome to the dirt.
1,420+
Worms Wrangled
37
Compost Experiments
2.3kg
Food Waste Diverted
830+
Soil Microbes Gained
Inside the Worm Bin
This isn’t a how-to guide — it’s a peek into the daily grime and small joys of running my own worm bin.
From composting to castings, it’s all part of the journey. And if you’re into it — you can grab the good stuff directly from me.
Watch the Latest Episode
From bin checks to bokashi experiments, Dirtman Diaries episodes show it all. No filter. No fluff. Just compost.
Visit YouTube ChannelReducing Food Waste, Creating Value in South Korea
In South Korea, over 98% of food scraps are diverted from landfills — turned into compost, livestock feed, or biogas. We're extending this legacy by partnering directly with major food brands to capture kitchen scraps at the source — before they hit the bin.
These brands collectively operate over 2,000 outlets nationwide, generating significant volumes of pre-consumer food scraps, vegetable trims, and surplus ingredients.
We're currently piloting back-of-house collection systems at selected stores, integrating with kitchen workflows and reducing disposal volumes while generating clean, traceable feedstock for our worms.
Each partnership represents a step toward circular waste solutions in Korea's food industry — unlocking new value from unavoidable waste, and helping brands reduce hauling costs and carbon emissions.
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What People Are Saying
“I started composting because of Dirtman. Now I've got the healthiest plants I've ever had!”
– Jess, New Mexico
“I binge-watched every episode in a weekend. I even built my bin with scraps from my garage.”
– Aiden, Toronto
“It's nerdy, calming, and weirdly addictive. I never thought I'd care this much about worms.”
– Clara, Seoul