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So I’m sitting around listening to records and finding stuff to read about composting, when I came across the Gaiam Compost-Off. I’m on the late train as this event happened back in 2009, but it’s pretty funny to watch the multi-video series on Youtube. The battle is between two questionable backyard composters, and neither of which are all that friendly for cramped living spaces.
The Earthmaker seems like it could be an okay choice, but the thing is 4′ tall and nearly 3′ in diameter…jesus! Well, if you have a big family I guess it’s pretty appealing. It’s a multi-chambered design with lots of airholes and the ability to handle a lot of waste.
One of my favorite things to do is go on Amazon and read the product reviews…you always get that one hater that writes a gigantic essay on why the product sucks. The one for the Earthmaker is a must-read…so click HERE to check it out. I would say that based on his review, he’s probably kept a lot of people away from the thing. In this contest however, I think it outshines the opponent quite easily.
With the Bio-Orb, I can see the complaints rolling in right away. With such an oblong shape, it must be really awkward moving this thing around. The best part has to be when you get slime all over your hands via the giant airholes throughout. Plus, it definitely has a yard size minimum, as it needs space to roll around.
Overall, I wouldn’t really recommend either of them. Based on price and functionality, I am still a proud user of the Envirocycle compost tumbler.
So that’s it. The Compost-Off is pretty entertaining to watch, but I think it would be funnier if they ended the video by not recommending either.