If you read me regularly, you know that I drive a Prius. I recycle. I wash the plastic silverware I use at work so I can reuse it. There is a picture of me in a scrapbook somewhere and I’m hugging a Sequoia tree. Yes, I’m crunchy and green and I want to save our planet.
So when I found out about this electric, indoor composter, I was smitten! It’s mega expensive but I figured there are lots of girls out there who spend $400 on a purse, so why shouldn’t I spend it on something that will help reduce landfill waste and give my plants lovely nutrient-rich compost? I even told family members to give me money instead of gifts this Christmas so I could use it toward my coveted purchase.
Then Mr. W read an article in the L.A. Times about how noisy these indoor composters are. The story likened the sound to having a Lincoln driven into your living room. Sadly, I do not have a garage in which to place something like this, so the kitchen is my only option and well…I don’t want to be woken up all night by a loud-ass composter.
So now I’m exploring my other options.
There’s this one that comes with a whole kit, and this one that’s on wheels for easy transporting to the garden, and this one that’s enhanced with solar power. They all seem great and I have NO idea which one to choose.
Do any of you have any experience with this? Or know someone who does? I’d love some sage advice!
9 comments:
These composters are new to me. But very cool! I like the comparison of the price of a purse. :)
I can only comment on a $400.00 purse....i don't even know what a composter is.
Um, wouldn't a composter not only be noisy but kinda smelly? I admire your determination to be green in all things. Unfortunately, I don't have much advice to offer in the way of which composter is better.
My brother has one that is outside. I'll ask him about it.
Hi, I stumbled upon your blog by Googling "electric indoor composter"! I, too, am a recycling nut and environmentalist at heart. I live in Pasadena and am surprised how far I have to drive to recycling centers, as my condo only has a huge trash bin, but I try and do my part. Thanks for posting the different models...I will take a look.
When Darrell used to compost, he was always so pleased at the worms it attracted and how good they are for the soil. Who cares about the noise - I wonder if you'll get worms in your kitchen.
Big Sister- There are actually people who use a vat of earthworms to do the composting in the kitchen,There's a book called, 'Worms Eat My Garbage', ir has sold over 100,000 copies. Alan
Since the Hubs and I were at Coach on Sunday, I will have to refrain from advice here other than to say if the composter is important to you and it's noisy, I think your neighbors will understand if you give them a heads up. I mean, it's not like you're gonna be running the thing daily at 3am.
If you buy them all $400 purses, they'll probably forgive you...
You are gay.
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