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li::before{flex-basis:28px;width:28px;height:28px;font-size:15px}}\n@media(max-width:380px){.marnetic-product-description ul.mi-compact-tiles{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"marnetic-product-description\" style=\"line-height:1.65\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003eSay goodbye to household food waste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FoodCycler® Eco 5™ is the kitchen food waste recycling machine that makes it easy. It's your clean, convenient kitchen helper, able to reduce 5 litres of food waste by up to 90% in hours. The powerful Vortech™ Grinding System breaks down almost any food waste into a fine, dry by-product while the unit runs quietly and odorlessly, using less than 1.5 kWh per cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy turning your food waste into plant food with the Eco 5™, you're making a huge impact in your kitchen and for the planet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mi-compact-tiles\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5L bucket capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVortech™ grinding technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-6e57e22a024434b5aae54838-616409390bad.jpg?v=1791447038\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd your scraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add leftovers, shells, peels and more into the 5L bucket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePress start:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let Vortech® grind and dry the waste in 4-9 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed the earth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your result is nutrient-rich Foodilizer®, perfect for plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-221c4367e71521e6ab43ee66-ee643d43870c.jpg?v=1791447008\" alt=\"Add your scraps — Add leftovers, shells, peels \u0026amp; more into the 5L bucket.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-6aeea694d5d7ba0e4cd00ba2-4c1884029c1d.jpg?v=1791447028\" alt=\"2. Press start — Let Vortech® grind and dry waste in 4-9 hours.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-01096293cfae6cb4a4c772ab-8756cd0f7986.jpg?v=1791447040\" alt=\"Feed the earth — Your result is nutrient-rich Foodilizer®, perfect for plants.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003eWhy FoodCycler is easier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-table-scroll\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Product information table\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mi-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoodCycler\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOthers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ One button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Complicated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ No additives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Additives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Removable bucket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ 2 sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Bulky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Modern recycling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Composting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-3258937c3e221f80344bad3f-67220adaf89d.png?v=1791447016\" alt=\"FoodCycler\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003eThings to know about your Eco 5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's roomy, it's refined, it handles more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousehold size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for 4+ people, or smaller families with lots of food waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBucket capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8 in wide × 10.3 in deep × 13.8 in high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-9 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Just 1.5 kWh per cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vortech™ grinding system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refillable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e White or Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-bb61e6a8348f5562f193d390-6e2f88286446.jpg?v=1791446980\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoodCycler Eco 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucket \u0026amp; lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × carbon refill pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-bd033fb7b59cf1f703ffffb4-7cb9354ed677.png?v=1791447002\" alt=\"FoodCycler Eco 5\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-7397ad0d523dbaf09696356c-fc23b2d2b334.png?v=1791447008\" alt=\"Bucket \u0026amp; Lid\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-440c9cea00a57071a2309e83-dfc2251271aa.png?v=1791446984\" alt=\"Filter Container\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-5f871d492b575b0820c9ece4-91c8bf641469.png?v=1791447044\" alt=\"x1 Carbon Refill Pack\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003eWhat can I put in it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what to feed your countertop food recycler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veggie and fruit scraps; meat, fish and poultry; poultry and fish bones; coffee grounds and tea leaves; beans, seeds and legumes; eggs and eggshells; shellfish, including shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn small amounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauces, dressings and gravies; dairy products; jellies, jams and puddings; starches, including bread, rice and cake; pork and lamb bones; hard pits, including peach, apricot, lychee and mango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut up prior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper towel and tissue; corn cobs and husks; whole vegetables; fibrous plants, including celery, asparagus and parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardboard; oils and fats; candy and gum; most compostable plastics; beef bones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-41e1b4abdfc6eb7c554c03c6-17ad96c35bd4.jpg?v=1791447003\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003ePut your Foodilizer to good use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour FoodCycler food waste recycling machine creates Foodilizer, a by-product full of potential. Here's how to put it to good use or dispose of it responsibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it green:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add it to your green bin or compost haul. Your current trash hauler can pick it up and utilize it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed the garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using Foodilizer as a soil amendment in a garden can increase the yield by as much as 340%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it to others:\u003c\/strong\u003e Donate your Foodilizer to local farmers, community gardens or garden centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd it to your compost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix your Foodilizer with compost to improve microbial activity and nutrient retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-e8fafdfdae336adc6091ee4c-9163f71d4578.jpg?v=1791446999\" alt=\"Greenbin\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-7e51c9c44acb12245e5df034-41bcb541dffa.jpg?v=1791447010\" alt=\"Garden with woman\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-506b8492dfb886540ce09af4-a07c6143e234.jpg?v=1791446996\" alt=\"Compost bin\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003eSee the Eco 5 in motion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls playsinline preload=\"metadata\" style=\"max-width:100%;max-height:700px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/454975e0676f4c05b6ed90a768889141\/454975e0676f4c05b6ed90a768889141.SD-480p-0.9Mbps-96781066.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls playsinline preload=\"metadata\" style=\"max-width:100%;max-height:700px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/aefaa67e52af4a71b14a99eae4c914fd\/aefaa67e52af4a71b14a99eae4c914fd.SD-480p-1.0Mbps-96780979.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls playsinline preload=\"metadata\" style=\"max-width:100%;max-height:700px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/a169d4d5dde7430d94fe793532bb69be\/a169d4d5dde7430d94fe793532bb69be.SD-480p-0.9Mbps-96780999.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mi-faq-question\"\u003eWill the Eco 5 attract pests (flies, rodents, etc.) the way a compost bin or trash can might?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This countertop or cabinet food recycler is thoughtfully designed with carbon filters that eliminate odors. Enjoy a pleasant, pest-free household!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mi-faq-question\"\u003eHow does the Eco 5 help reduce or eliminate bad odors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon filters in this food waste recycling machine trap and absorb odor-causing molecules from your food before they hit the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mi-faq-question\"\u003eCan using the Eco 5 reduce the volume of trash and the frequency of garbage trips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely! The Eco 5 reduces waste volume by up to 90%, so your waste bin won't be packed to the brim by the time garbage day rolls around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mi-faq-question\"\u003eDoes the Eco 5 really help reduce greenhouse gases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Using the Eco 5 reduces the amount of food waste that decomposes in landfills and produces greenhouse gases. It's a local solution to a global problem, empowering you to take ownership of your household food waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mi-faq-question\"\u003eHow much waste can it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eco 5 can handle up to 5 liters of food waste in a single cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mi-faq-question\"\u003eWhich FoodCycler is right for my household?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eco 3 is best for households of 1 to 3 people, while the Eco 5 is perfect for households of 4+ people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-7fb89497d6c0c01fe9910011-7c7c675a1ae4.jpg?v=1791447025\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003eRunning and caring for your Eco 5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mi-faq-question\"\u003eHow often do I need to replace the activated charcoal in my refillable filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn average, replace and refill the charcoal in your filter every three or four months, depending on how much you use your kitchen recycler and what you put in it. If you notice smells before the three-month mark, fill it with new charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mi-faq-question\"\u003eHow much electricity does the Eco 5 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cycle uses about 1.5 kWh, roughly equivalent to running a desktop computer for the same period of time. Depending on where you live, that shouldn't cost you more than a couple of cents per cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mi-faq-question\"\u003eHow long does it take to run a cycle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time needed depends on the amount of food waste being processed, its density and its moisture level. A typical Eco 5 cycle takes between 4 and 9 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mi-faq-question\"\u003eHow easy is it to clean the Eco 5 bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the blades aren't restricted by debris, simply keep adding your scraps and running cycles as usual. If dried waste is stuck to the side of the bucket, soak it in warm soapy water or put the bucket in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mi-faq-question\"\u003eWhere can I place my food recycling machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn your kitchen countertop, inside a cabinet, or anywhere convenient for you that has an outlet. You can always move the bucket closer to your workspace to collect food scraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-042e1035a65924d663c6af1b-e2becbda8b43.jpg?v=1791447026\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003eCustomer reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 250,000 homes worldwide are already changing their garbage game with the FoodCycler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAarron Lopex, Sustainable Jungle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrands [that] create eco-friendly kitchen gadgets tackle what is easily the most preventable source of household waste: food waste. The FoodCycler Eco 5 is a fantastic example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eKatie Macdonald, Food \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the past nine months, my FoodCycler has become part of my kitchen routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eGlobe Staff, The Globe and Mail\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 4 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the investment is steep, cottage owners should put it on their wish list because it stores scraps and fits on your countertop without attracting furry neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAlexandra Whyte, House \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 4 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eReduce food waste while creating plant food for your garden with this compact, quiet and easy-to-use gadget — it's worth the price!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mi-more\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eRead 26 more customer reviews\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood for weekly leftovers. This machine took me a while to actually use, truthfully, simply because I felt slightly intimidated by it. My intimidation was a bit unfounded, as it ended up being super simple, and I wish I had been using it all summer rather than just from August on. Setting up was very easy, as the instructions are pretty clear about what to do to get it set up. It gives a pretty decent list of what you can and what you shouldn't put in it as well, so it was easy to find things to fill the bucket…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-f7ac8d10876e715d3aa62535-e676074317df.webp?v=1791447018\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpressive. As a private chef, I have a lot of food scraps while prepping and such. This is amazing, it's like set it and forget it! No going outside to turn the tumbler X amount of times each day for three weeks to create soil. I use the food compost for my above-ground garden! I have added about two gallon Ziploc bags' worth of food compost to the original soil!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-1ad1a4f0b8d6dc093ce43ff4-ba36d88ee982.webp?v=1791447036\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 4 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been using the FoodCycler for over a year due to garbage restrictions in our area. It's now a daily habit and we find it super convenient. We had another, more expensive brand previously, but this one was far superior. We just purchased a second one to help us keep up with volume when we have company over. A few tips: (1) we tried it in the kitchen but moved it to the garage. The fan is noisy during the dehydration process. The compost has an odour to it – not unpleasant…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-c5aadfa87aae2d9020c2f97c-6d795f72707b.webp?v=1791447029\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-23cf619cd1a1347917335c95-7381eef25894.webp?v=1791446990\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-69e808d7cf243ab6461b48dd-ba3080bb5e38.webp?v=1791447017\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformed as advertised. Since this was a Christmas gift, we just did our first bucket. The directions were good and it really is easy to use. I built my own stand for the Eco 5 that accommodates the garbage bin below and is located close to an electrical wall outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-15d4d076f2e6caf51f8f7451-38a624446876.webp?v=1791447045\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWOW... just WOW. I really didn't know or understand the functionality of this product other than resulting in a greatly reduced amount of waste, which is what I was looking for. We both love to cook, and with that comes a lot of food waste: trimmings, shells, peels, etc. This machine is a game changer. At first I was a bit skeptical due to the price point, but now that we have it, OH SO WORTH IT. We use it every day and it's become part of our kitchen clean-up routine. Thank you FoodCycler Eco 5!!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceeded expectations. As soon as I bought this item I felt buyer's remorse, as it is not a small price to pay and I have had some bad experiences buying things advertised on Instagram. However, I have to say, I am so impressed by the FoodCycler. It's quiet, odourless, and turns all our food scraps into soil-looking compost. I'm quite amazed by the end product and don't really understand how it works, but I love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveling up my composting. We have two compost bins and we are able to always keep them pretty full. But you have to be careful what you put in them: no small bones, no seeds of any kind, and while we eat a lot of melons, the rinds are often too wet and cause issues. The great thing about the Vitamix is that I can put all the melon rinds and things like small chicken bones, avocado seeds and some of the harder vegetables like beets (if cut up) into it. Once the container is full, you run the unit…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-3abf6cde6e5f19b45a064ea2-c471023d08ed.webp?v=1791447030\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks well. Very happy so far with this composter. Easy to use, and I love the removable bucket with the carbon filter cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo happy to finally break down kitchen waste. I recently had the opportunity to try out the extraordinary Vitamix Eco 5, a game-changing blender designed specifically for composting food waste. This innovative appliance is truly a marvel, offering a range of features that make composting a breeze. One of the standout qualities of the Vitamix Eco 5 is its ability to effortlessly break down kitchen waste. Instead of throwing away food scraps and contributing to landfill waste, the Eco 5 allows you to transform them…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-8e30eb3e7a7c92bafc98dd7f-2f9c0bcd453c.webp?v=1791447044\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth every penny. Wow. Diehard composter loves this machine. I am a diehard, everything-organic, 8-rolling-compost-bins person. My kids draw straws to see whose job it is to take the compost out to the bins. They hate it. This machine, we all love. I am painfully frugal and thrifty and this machine is worth every penny. It makes composting insanely fast, saving money on compost, it eliminates the potentially smelly and gross-looking compost buckets, and it eliminates the need to store the compost long term as it can go directly into the soil…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-bff82f7034e2619690971907-6847b4ce1b1f.webp?v=1791447013\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks as advertised. The unit is easy to use and works just like the videos on the website. My wife puts a load through it almost every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLove this. We have only used it for a week now but WOW! So quiet and there's really no smell. It has cut down our garbage significantly. Love this!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eXmas gift. We have owned a FoodCycler for 3 years and are very happy with it. The Eco 5 was purchased as a Christmas gift for my daughter and her family. What better endorsement is there than that!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddicted to it! We received our FoodCycler as a gift about two years ago, and it's easily one of the best gifts we've ever received. It should be a staple in every kitchen! Many people don't realize just how helpful and convenient this device is in daily life. I've always disliked the smell of decaying food in the trash, and I also hate wasting anything. The FoodCycler solves both problems effortlessly by reducing food waste and turning scraps into nutrient-rich material that we use in our garden…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks right out of the box. So far, so good! I have used this 4 or 5 times in the last four weeks. Extremely quiet. Although I have a compost tumbler in the backyard, it can't be used in the winter, and even in the summer the tumbler takes a while to break everything down. I am saving this winter's Eco 5 leavings in a container in the garage to put in my garden in the spring. The leavings don't take up much space, as the FoodCycler breaks them down from their original volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent. We have been using our FoodCycler for about a month and we really like it. We had a countertop composting bin... it was cute, but the smell, the mess and the gnats drove us crazy. With the FoodCycler we don't have these problems anymore. We have a garden and we're looking forward to adding to our gardening list of things to do. The most important aspect, besides the quality and ease, is that there's no subscription!!! We love it!!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorth every penny. What an incredible job this does on kitchen waste. It is rare to find something that works totally as advertised. It turned 5 litres of food waste into a very small pile of organic matter that WILL NOT go into the landfill. The unit is so quiet you could plug it in wherever is better for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGame changer for Far North composting. Before using the FoodCycler by Vitamix, my attempts to compost failed due to long Alaskan winters and the reluctance of family members to haul scraps out to the far edge of our rural subdivision lot in perpetual winter darkness, which is necessary to avoid attracting hungry wild animals like shrews, rabbits and bears, the same reason we must store garbage in the garage. The ability to make winter compost INSIDE is a game changer, and the function of this unit is beyond anything I hoped for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 4 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes the job, but I wish it was smaller. It does the job but takes up quite a bit of room. If your garage is close to the kitchen, I recommend putting it out there, or if you have room in a cabinet. Otherwise it takes a lot of counter space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur second unit. This is our second unit. By using the recycler we have eliminated our outdoor composter attracting bears. It is easy to use and convenient on the counter, rather than having to go outside in inclement weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy peasy. Could not be any easier. Gone are all the smelly messes. We pack a month's worth of processed scraps into a 5-gallon bucket. Very easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct works as described in promotional materials. This device has solved our compostable question. I keep the unit in the garage, add compostables after every meal (I no longer have to store them in the kitchen) and then run the device when the bucket is full. The removable bucket is very convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best kitchen helper. I've been composting for a long time, and the FoodCycler has made composting cleaner and less time-consuming. I love composting waste overnight so that, in the morning, I deal with the end product as I go for my morning walk. The FoodCycler has also reduced the number of animals wandering around my property and extended the life of my external composter. Along with these bonuses, the FoodCycler has helped reduce incidents with fruit flies and the smell that came with my previous composting…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-9c701f47c4497a7fe22e3308-ab019f1e211e.webp?v=1791447014\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:900px;object-fit:contain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-e738288faa231e942eb6d8f2-496c67a12d8d.webp?v=1791446996\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 4 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to use. This is a replacement via warranty, as my original unit (after 1 year) was having issues. I will say that working with the warranty department has been quick and painless – thank you. I received my new unit about a month ago and it is working great!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMAZING. I absolutely LOVE my FoodCycler. It's genuinely one of the best investments I've made. I believe everyone should compost, and being able to do it without a stinky, messy container sitting on my counter is a game-changer. This product works beautifully, and the customer service is just as impressive. If you're looking for an easy, clean way to compost, this is the way to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"mi-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-author\"\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mi-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5 out of 5 stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mi-review-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eI wish I had done this sooner! We run our FoodCycler at least once per day. It's amazing! It turns a full container of fruit, veggies, eggshells, etc. into a handful of dirt that we throw back in our garden! Best produce we've ever grown and so much cleaner trash. We have only one or maybe two bags per week total for our whole family now, and no smell, no squirrels trying to open it because there is no organic waste! Amazing!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marnetic","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":61117837017422,"sku":"100-010002-04 - FC-100-1","price":424.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":61117837050190,"sku":"100-010001-05 - FC-100-0","price":424.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7937\/8801\/files\/m2-d5f66d6d9eaa6ddf0034d0d5-c785426fdba4.png?v=1791447023","url":"https:\/\/marnetic.com\/products\/foodcycler-eco-5tm-kitchen-food-waste-recycling-machine-90934f","provider":"marnetic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}