Compost Tumbler Sighting!

Have you ever seen one of these compost tumbler models before?  This cute little compost tumbler was spotted in Charlotte, NC.  Before I opened it up, I had a feeling it would be filled with sludge, due to what looks like a lack of airflow design...where are the holes?  More on that in a moment. Look at that cool little marking on the lid to denote whether the unit was open or closed...nice.  While it snapped into place quite easily, I wonder how many times I can do this before wearing it out.  If the locking mechanism failed, the tumbler would become useless as it flips end over end by design. How were the contents? The material in here looked pretty nice...crumbly and smelling good.  The only airflow design was…

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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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