The Lomi Kitchen Composter
A powerful and aesthetically pleasing method to manage your compost. Change the world by changing yourself.
Food waste is a problem for the environment, but composting can help reduce the amount of waste we produce, what exactly does composting do?
Composting helps reduce greenhouse gases in our atmosphere by keeping organic materials out of landfills and turning them into something useful for plants. It also helps slow climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the air and releasing it back out over time through photosynthesis.
Composting is the process of breaking down organic materials into a soil-like substance. Composting can be done in a variety of ways—from using an outdoor bin to simply adding scraps to your garden soil.
The effects of food waste on the environment are significant. Food waste accounts for 23% of all solid waste in landfills. When food rots in landfills, it produces methane gas, which has been shown to be over 20 times more harmful than CO2 emissions when it comes to climate change. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that if we stopped wasting food today, we could prevent 1 billion tons of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gases from entering our atmosphere each year by 2030.
Lomi Countertop Compost Bin
Lomi—a smart, small space-friendly composter—started as a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Fast forward a few years, and its parent company Pela is selling out of their Lomi machine. My lazy (but still sustainably-minded) self was thrilled for the opportunity to test it out and reduce my food waste in an easy meaningful way. After using it weekly for about a month, I'm ready to gab about my new countertop composter. The short answer? buy it, immediately. The long answer? Comin' right up.
What is it?
A countertop composting solution is a container that holds organic waste. The container can be used to turn your waste into compost by allowing you to turn the food scraps over regularly, or it can be used as a way to recycle food scraps and organic waste using worms or other natural methods.
How does it work?
Food scraps go in the top. In a typical compost bin, you throw food scraps on the pile and wait for them to decompose. This compost bin is different because it has a water collector at the bottom that allows you to soak your food scraps as they decompose. This speeds up the process significantly: You can go from throwing away your potato peels to putting those same peels in your salad bowl in about a week’s time!
Water goes into the bottom. As previously stated, this type of bin uses water as part of its composting process; you pour it straight onto a tray inside the bin and then let it seep into whatever’s sitting there below (for example, your fruit scraps). If you fill up this tray with enough water—about an inch or two deep—you should be able to get by without needing any additional watering for about five weeks or so (depending on where you live).
Is it affordable?
As mentioned, the price is a bit higher than some other countertop composters. However, it’s still an affordable option and a good value for the money.
The plastic lid can be tricky to clean thoroughly and may not be dishwasher safe.
Is it easy to use?
There are a few ways you can go about using this bin. The first is to simply keep it on the counter, with access to either the sink or garbage disposal for emptying purposes. This is probably the most convenient way to go and should be fine in most kitchens, but if you have limited space it may not work for you.
Another option would be to mount it using screws or adhesive strips and place it somewhere else in your kitchen where there’s more room — like above your fridge or sink. This way, when you want to empty out compostable material from your bin all you have to do is reach up and remove its lid before dumping everything into whatever receptacle will hold it (such as an actual trashcan).
Does it look nice in your home?
No matter what color your kitchen is, the countertop compost bin will fit in perfectly. The multiple colors allow you to choose one that matches your kitchen decor and fits into the overall look of your home. You can also choose between three different sizes to find one that works best for your needs.
The bin is easy to clean and maintain because it's made from durable materials like stainless steel and plastic. It's also easy to use because there are no bags or complicated bins; just throw organic waste right into its opening! And don't worry about storing it when not in use; simply slide it under a cabinet until you're ready again!
Composting is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, and it can be easy and fun for all ages. By composting at home, you can reduce waste and improve the health of your soil.
You’ll also be teaching your children a valuable lesson about reducing waste, caring for the environment, and taking responsibility for how we treat our planet as a whole.
If you’re looking for an easy way to start composting at home or in your office break room, there are many different types of composters available that do not require special skills or training. For example, The countertop composter is perfect if you only have limited space available in your kitchen or office—this type of machine lets you turn food scraps into fertilizer with minimal effort required on your part!
Lomi is perfect for you if...
You hate taking out the trash
Taking out the trash sucks. It smells. It leaks. Most Americans avoid it for as long as possible. Lomi is able to reduce your weekly garbage by up to 80%.
You don't like cleaning up
On average, we spend 3 times longer cleaning up after cooking than we do actually eating dinner. Now, you can simply drop all of your food scraps into Lomi. No mess. No-fuss.
You think garbage is gross
That garbage can in your kitchen is pretty gross. It's full of old food decomposing at room temperature. No wonder it stinks. Lomi is completely odor neutralized. You'll never need to smell garbage again
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The Lomi Kitchen Composter is a good entry-level composting solution for the occasional composter. It's easy to use and attractive.
The Lomi Kitchen Composter is a good entry-level composting solution for the occasional composter. It's easy to use and attractive, affordable, good for the environment, good for your health and wallet, and even better for your garden.