Having a compost bin in your kitchen is great way to use those old food scraps that would otherwise fill your garbage can. Here's the best kitchen compost bins that won't attract fruit flies.
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Best kitchen compost bins and composters
- Lomi Smart Composter (best smart composter)
- GEME Smart composter
- EPICA countertop compost bin (most affordable)
1. Lomi Smart Composter
This Lomi composter is perfect for beginners who want to quickly turn food scraps into fresh compost.
It's faster than all the others, doesn't attract bugs, and doesn't smell.
What we love:
- It's faster than other traditional composters.
- You can add food items like meat, dairy, and expired foods.
- Doesn't attract bugs or fruit flies.
- It has 2 separate filters, so it doesn't smell at all!
2. GEME smart composter
This newer GEME composter is similar to the Lomi in that it composts much faster than a traditional countertop compost bin.
What we love:
- It has a large capacity to hold lots of food scraps.
- You can add food items like meat, dairy, and expired foods.
- It's quiet compared to Lomi (because it breaks food down without grinding).
- It is fast!
What we don't like:
- It's tall which means depending on your kitchen, it may or may not fit under a cabinet.
- It's pricey.
3. EPICA countertop compost bin
This EPICA countertop compost bin is an affordable option that has an airtight lid to keep fruit flies away!
What we love:
- It's stainless steel.
- It has a charcoal filter to help cut down on smells.
What we don't like:
- It takes a long time.
- There are limitations to what you can put in it.
Why do fruit flies get attracted to compost bins?
Fruit flies are attracted to the smell of decomposing food. This is why you need a compost bin that is air tight, and has filters to eliminate odors!
Why should you compost?
- It helps cut down on your food waste.
- You can use this fresh compost in your garden.
- Less items going to landfills.
- It's better for the environment!
- The smart composters are a lot of fun because you get almost instant gratification with using them.
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