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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The Reluctant Composter (NYT article)

Originally found here (and my commentary is at the bottom): http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/03/garden/a-city-dweller-tests-four-composters.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1 WHEN my oldest son returned from a first-grade field trip last year insisting that our family start composting, my heart did not exactly soar. After six years of changing diapers, I wasn’t looking to take on additional waste-management responsibilities. I switched the subject, and our melon rinds and abandoned cheese sticks continued their steady march into the trash. Then my middle son started kindergarten. On the second day, he, too, arrived home to proclaim the need to compost, explaining that it was good for the earth. “The bugs eat the compost,” he noted, “then they poop it out and it makes better soil.” This got me thinking about how much of the school curriculum is devoted to composting, and…

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