NatureMill PRO Automatic Composter - Silver
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: NatureMillBrand: NatureMill
Product features:
- Foot pedal for convenient hands-free operation.
- Add waste items any time, any day. Upper chamber mixes, heats, and aerates.
- Compost then transfers to lower chamber, so you can add more materials.
- Remove rich compost fertilizer every two weeks.
- Stainless steel components for continuous heavy use . Vacation mode for automatic energy savings.
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of NatureMill PRO Automatic Composter - Silver
Customer Review: worms are a better option
Summary: 3 Stars
I have one of these machines, and it basically works. But I do not recommend buying one. You can just use worms instead. I have been doing it that way for many years and it has several advantages. It is much easier (and cheaper) to bury your food waste in your back yard, buy some red wiggler worms, spread them out over the pile, and let them go to work. There are also indoor options which involve trays for the worms. After 4-6 weeks they eat the food and leave behind the compost. You don't have to use electricity and there is no smell most of the time. You generally don't have to buy more worms because they stick around and you can reuse them. Composting is all about using nature's resources. I must admit that worms do not take meat or fish or egg shells whereas the Naturemill machine does, but that is about the only advantage.
Another method which shows promise is the Bokashi micro organism method. It has a low cost setup similar to worm composting, although you have to buy the replenishment mix every few months. I have not tried that yet but some day I will.
Description of NatureMill PRO Automatic Composter - Silver
How it works: Deposit food waste items at any time, on any day. Add up to 120 lbs (55kg) per month. For best results, cut items into small pieces. Items remain in the upper chamber, with "hot composting" conditions: mixing, air flow, heat, and moisture (see diagram). The energy released destroys odors, pathogens, and seed germination. The compost is later transferred through a trap door to the lower cure tray chamber, where it continues to compost while you add fresh waste items to the upper chamber. No odors, worms, or bugs: Cultures consume waste quickly, without odors. The cultures produce a mild aroma similar to sourdough, mushrooms, or damp straw. Balance the chemistry by adding a small amount of sawdust to increase "brown" content, and baking soda to reduce acidity (both are included). A fan draws air into the machine continuously, providing oxygen to the cultures. A powerful carbon filter removes any lingering odors. Replace the filter every 4-5 years ($8 online, or about $1 if you buy the carbon yourself). Use it anywhere: Fits inside any standard cabinet (cabinet kit sold separately - COMING SOON). Keep it in the kitchen, a garage, or laundry room. Use it outdoors, even in the snow, rain, or freezing temperatures. Keep the power supply dry, using a ABOUT NATUREMILL NatureMill, Inc., is the inventor, patent holder, and sole producer of fully automatic compost machines. Founded in 2004, we have sold thousands of units. They are odor free, can be used indoors or outdoors, require minimal effort, and are energy efficient. The product has become an instant hit in the US, Canada, Europe, and beyond. It has been featured on Better Homes & Gardens, Home & Garden TV, Popular Science, The Times of London, USAToday, and hundreds of other newspapers and magazines world-wide. Based in San Francisco, NatureMill is at the forefront of the environmental and organic gardening movements.Plumbing Fixtures & Faucets
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