Low-energy indoor composter

Posted by Chris Schults (Guest Contributor) at 9:59 AM on 15 Mar 2005

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Thanks to frequent Gristmill commentor Mike Capone, I came across this very cool product on Treehugger: Naturemill Low-energy Indoor Composter. While I'll stick with my green cone, since I have a yard, this would have been awesome while living in an apartment building in New York City.

Unfortunately, there is a waiting list.

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Why compost you say?

And for those of you not hip to the composting scene, here is the low-down on why you should be from Grist's local public utility:

Organic matter improves soil and plant health, prevents erosion, and holds moisture and nutrients in the soil. However, when dumped in a landfill, decaying organic materials create dangerous methane gas and acids which react with other materials and create toxic leachate, which may contaminate groundwater.

Backyard composting is less expensive, more efficient, and better for the environment than sending yard trimmings to the landfill or even centralized composting facilities.

Of course Grist's Umbra Fisk has something to say about composting as well.

And for you Seattle residents, Seattle Public Utilities is offering a pretty good deal on food and yard waste compost bins. Download the order form. (Orders must be placed by the end of March.)

This is how I obtained my green cone last year and the amount of my garbage has significantly decreased!

by Chris Schults at 12:54 PM on 15 Mar 2005

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