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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…

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…

Envirocycle comes through again!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UobVCWYUoJg You may remember back in the Fall that I reviewed the Envirocycle compost tumbler, which of course remains an important part of my composting projects. As the months got colder, my material was degrading at a slower rate and I continued to add to it as normal. The instructions mention not filling it beyond 3/4ths of the way, and they weren't kidding. When January rolled around, it was about full and my material was rather frozen when I decided to try tumbling it. The result: The latch bent out of shape. Whoops! That was my lone complaint about the product: lack of non-plastic parts. A metal door hinge and a metal latch would both make the product even better. I wrote Envirocycle with these suggestions, and they happened to…