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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