norpro – Crazy About Compost

Norpro Compost Keeper vs. SF Home Compost Pail

So I’m hanging out at my friend's house in San Francisco, and I start looking in his kitchen for his compost container. I noticed it wasn’t anything like my host’s can that lives on the other side of town…interesting. This container highly resembles the Norpro compost keeper other than the fact that it’s plastic instead of stainless steel. The top, although my dumb self didn’t photograph it, is thoroughly perforated…so I decided to ask him if he’s had any issues with it resembling the Norpro complaints. He said that he needs to empty it weekly, or it starts to get funky…sounds familiar! You may remember my review of the Norpro in which I deliberately left food in it for over a week…and here’s how the inside of the lid/charcoal filter…

Are Compost Crocks Really All That? (article)

Yesterday, I wrote an article summing up my thoughts about the kitchen compost crock and its effectiveness...here we go: I've been composting forever, and just recently I decided to curb my curiosity and try out a "compost crock". Are they really necessary, or just a fun item? It's definitely a glamour item, and since my kitchen is in really bad shape, it's the beacon of light. It's also become the beacon of stench. Here's what happened: I got the thing, filled it to the brim all at once (which I think may be why) and within two days I wouldn't have known there was a charcoal filter in the lid. However, day three came around and now I don't notice anything, other than that the crock is super hot...pretty cool. …

My review of the Norpro Compost Keeper…riveting.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF9ReiPl8B4 Earlier this morning, my new kitchen compost crock showed up at my door. I was so psyched to get this...I think a little too psyched for what seems like a glorified jar. I've used a clear Tupperware container on my counter top for years, and I've had people get bummed on it because they can see the contents of it. Personally, I like seeing the compost soup, but whatever. So I thought it would be interesting to get a compost keeper to see if the charcoal filter was worth it or just really excessive. I've decided to leave it full of scraps and see how long it takes before it starts smelling...I'll keep you posted on it. Anyway, this thing is way bigger than I thought it would be...and…