Want to Compost Indoors? Try One of These Food Digesters

You don’t need an outdoor space or even city pickup to start composting. Composting indoors is easier than it's ever been. Food digesters are space-efficient, low-odor appliances that are perfect for indoor composting at your apartment, condo, or shared space. They're also great for beginner composting. Turn your food scraps into compost right in your kitchen. 

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Reencle

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WIRED selection “Best Overall” in-home composter, March 2022

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• Price: $499
• Approx size: 18H x 13W x 12D
• Capacity: 14 liters
• Time to compost: Up to 24 hours
• Placement: Countertop
• Approximate energy usage: 1.25 kWh per day

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Lomi

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Multiple modes to optimize energy

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• Price: $499
• Approx size: 12H x 16W x 13D
• Capacity: 3 liters
• Time to compost: 4+ hours
• Placement: Countertop
• Energy usage: 0.6-1 kWh per cycle
• Manufacturing: Carbon Neutral factory, operated at Canadian business standards.

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Vitamix

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Least expensive option and uses the least amount of space

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• Price: $340
• Approx size: 14H x 13W x 11D
• Capacity: 2.5 liters
• Time to compost: 6+ hours
• Placement: Countertop
• Approximate energy usage: 0.8 kWh per cycle

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Beyond Green

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‍Composts without dehydrating

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• Price: $430
• Approx size: 20H x 12W x 20D
• Capacity: 4 gallons per week
• Time to compost: 5+ days
• Placement: Countertop or floor
• Energy usage: Meets the efficiency standards of Energy Star (US EPA), and California Energy Efficiency Level 1V

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Sepura

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Connects to garbage disposals, so it’s out of sight

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• Price: $800
• Approx size: 17-22 H x 11W x 12D
• Capacity: 10 liters
• Empty the bin when full, every 2-4 weeks.
• Placement: Under sink
• Approximate energy usage: 0.67Wh per day

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Mill

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Dries food instead of composting it. Mill can turn your food grounds into chicken feed.

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• Price: $33-45/mo
• Approx size: 12H x 16W x 16D
• Empty the bin when full, every 2-3 weeks.
• Placement: Floor
• Approximate energy usage: about 1 kWh per day
• Manufacturing: LEED-certified facility