Charcoal Filters For Compost
Charcoal Filters For Compost
 Exaco Trading ECO-2000 2.4 Gallon Kitchen Compost Waste Collector List Price:  |
 Norpro 1 Gallon Stainless Steel Compost Keeper List Price: |
 Oggi Countertop Compost Pail with Charcoal Filter, Made from Eco-Friendly Bamboo Fiber List Price: |
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 Oggi Replacement Charcoal Filters for Compost Pails # 7320, 5427, 5448 and 7700, Set of 2 List Price: |
 Norpro 1 Gallon Ceramic Compost Keeper, White List Price: |
 RSVP Compost Pail Filters List Price: |
 Norpro 94F 2-Piece Composter Filter Refills Set Sale Price: $3.50 |
 RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel 0.5 Gallon Mini Compost Pail Sale Price: $27.95 |
 Norpro 1.5 Gallon Stainless Steel Jumbo Compost Keeper Sale Price: $39.00 |
 simplehuman Compost Pail, Stainless Steel Sale Price: $59.99 |
Are Kitchen Compost Crocks Really All That?
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.
I've always used a tight-sealing Tupperware container to hold my scraps until I made the trip outside, which does just fine. This compost crock has a shiny silver finish and has a one gallon capacity...it should take me at least a week to fill it since I happily live alone.
I think a possible solution is to cover the holes in the lid with some electrical tape (from the inside of course), since the lid isn't a tight fit anyway. This may mitigate the temporary odor a little bit. I've been trying to find more commentary on these compost crocks to see if other people love or hate them.
What's the verdict? They look great, they're sturdy and easy to clean. I would never think of cleaning it, though. However, I'd replace the charcoal filter with an airtight, gasketed lid like you find on some cookie jars. The air exchange wouldn't be that good, but that's what a compost tumbler is for. I'm still happy I own this, but there's no need to make a big deal out of it.
About the Author
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Product Review: Stainless Steel Compost Pail
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Set of Replacement Charcoal Filters for Oggi Compost Pa |  |
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US $16.40 | 7d 13h 10m |
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