ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
HOW TO GET STARTED
Place the bin on the countertop in the kitchen or under the sink- During and after meal preparation, dispose of food and coffee scraps directly into the bin- Locate the nearest composting area in the neighborhood to discard once full- Clean in the dishwasher or hand wash
EMBRACE
- Stainless steel will resist corrosion and will last decades
- Charcoal filters can help reduce compost odors and are often interchangeable between manufacturers
- Stainless steel is attractive and can be easily cleaned
Noteworthy Product Attributes
Optional ongoing cost to add a REPLACEABLE CHARCOAL FILTER FOR ODORLESS COMPOSTING: EPICA's specially designed activated charcoal filter is essential for an odorless indoor compost bin. With proper handling, the filter lasts over six months.
AVOID PRODUCT TYPE
Plastic Waste Baskets
AVOID
- Plastic bins will eventually start to absorb odors and end up in the trash
- If exposed to the sun, many of these plastic bins will also start to degrade
- In almost any scenario, these plastic bings have between a 3 and 5-year lifespan on average...then, they end up in landfills where they can create microplastics for the rest of their time on earth
Overall Sustainability Score - 83 / 100
Score Breakdown
Manufacturing (Score - 5/10) -
Not manufactured close to target market.
Distribution (Score - 5/10) -
Not distributed close to target market.
Cost (Score - 8/10) - Minimal investment given lifelong span.
Packaging (Score - 9/10) - Minimal Packaging.
Effectiveness (Score - 9/10) - Designed for keeping smells fresh as well as construction for durable daily use.
Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Stainless steel construction to last for a lifetime.
Fun (Score - 9/10) - A new way of thinking about your trash, can be fun for children and adults to make this change.
Relevance (Score - 9/10) - 146 million tons of food end up in landfills each year, do your part to reduce.
Disposal (Score - 9/10) - N/A - Will last a lifetime.
Recycling (Score - 10/10) - Made of high-grade stainless steel, EPICA's countertop compost bin for the kitchen is durable, scratch-resistant, and won't leach toxic chemicals into your compost.
