Compost is a popular way to dispose of  household organic waste, at least during the summer.  Composting your household waste helps to speed up the natural process of its decay through the growth of aerobic bacteria.  These aerobic bacteria eat away within your compost, and while doing so the bacteria become a type of natural heating force within the pile.  Brown materials (carbon-rich) and green materials (nitrogen-rich) are favorite food sources for the bacteria and help to keep the inner temperature of a compost pile at a higher level.  However, during the frigid winter months, this process of...