Envirocycle Composter Review

I've had the Envirocycle for nearly a decade now, and my opinion of it has changed quite a few times over the years. It's not the cheapest way to get the job done, but it does have its benefits: +Neat, tidy and secure+Works great as a worm bin+Turning it once a week with each food scrap deposit is a plus Some cons: -The latch is plastic and warps over time, allowing the lid to pop open mid-tumble -There's no real need for the leachate collecting base. This stuff is not compost tea by any stretch. -Cost If you think a $200 compost tumbler is too expensive, I agree. You can get similar or better results using a compost bin that's a cubic yard in size and a fraction of the…

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Envirocycle Composter Review

https://youtu.be/emahSHKN6W0 The Envirocycle composter is a neat and tidy way to start composting at home. It's definitely not the cheapest way to start composting, but I understand its appeal. Pros: -Deters large pests -Aesthetically pleasing -Nicer than a trash bin or an open pile -Easy to tumble -Collects moisture in base -Minimizes mess -Responsive customer support Cons: -Expensive -Moderate capacity -Easy to oversaturate contents Not my preferred way to compost, but it's not the worst either. What do you think about it? Are you happy with the results? Let me know! While compost tumblers can get the job done, I prefer using a cubic yard sized compost bin.  The best part is that it only takes 5 minutes a week to maintain- seriously!  To learn how to make composting a…

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Envirocycle Mini Composter Review (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUt_opCbXP4 The Envirocycle compost tumbler now has a miniature version available with some key improvements on the original. This one is ideal for households of 2 or less...it's small! -Made in the U.S.A/Canada out of BPA-free recycled plastic -Improved deeper grips for easy turning -Metal door latch keeps barrel tight -Base collects leachate, which can be made into compost tea -Ideal for tight spaces It still doesn't come in any other colors besides this "earthy" tan color... oh well.

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