{"id":33274,"date":"2022-04-05T07:25:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T07:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/?p=33274"},"modified":"2022-09-05T03:18:48","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T03:18:48","slug":"ceramic-kitchen-compost-bins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/ceramic-kitchen-compost-bins\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Composters: Ceramic vs Stainless Steel vs Plastic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A compost bin in the kitchen is a convenient way to help you transform kitchen waste into feed for your garden. There are quite a few to choose from. Here I compare ceramic, stainless steel, and plastic countertop compost containers to help you choose the right one for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Norpro, White , 1 Gallon Ceramic Compost Keeper, One Size\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000K76CPK\/?tag=ceramiccook02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41RDVkvQf4L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Norpro, White , 1 Gallon Ceramic Compost Keeper, One Size\" title=\"Norpro, White , 1 Gallon Ceramic Compost Keeper, One Size\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is metal or plastic better for compost bin? The metal option may rust, but if <a href=\"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/stainless-steel-buyers-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"20283\">stainless steel<\/a>, will probably last you longer than the plastic. The prime advantage of plastic over metal compost bins is the price. But then there&#8217;s also the ceramic option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of different Kitchen compost bins <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following summarizes what I&#8217;ve found are the pros and cons of ceramic vs stainless steel vs plastic compost containers for the kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/compost-bins-compared.pdf\" alt=\"compost bins compared\" class=\"wp-image-40817\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceramic compost bin for kitchen waste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best kitchen counter compost bin in ceramic is one that&#8217;s designed to limit odours and resist staining. And then there&#8217;s the price and the appeal that might matter to a lot of folk. Here are four countertop bins to compare each made of different materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceramic includes porcelain, terracotta, and clay designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Natural Home 40629 Charcoal Ceramic Compost Bin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B075DN6YV5\/?tag=ceramiccook02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51s0PNsAONL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Natural Home 40629 Charcoal Ceramic Compost Bin\" title=\"Natural Home 40629 Charcoal Ceramic Compost Bin\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"><br><strong>Ceramic compost bit with charcoal filter<\/strong><\/a><br>available at Amazon <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ceramic compost bin benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Natural material<\/li><li>Attractive<\/li><li>Won&#8217;t rust<\/li><li>Sturdy<\/li><li>Easy to clean<\/li><li>Resistant to odors<\/li><li>Fully <a href=\"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/recycling-old-pots-pans\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13259\">recyclable ware<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Downside of ceramic compost crocks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/do-ceramic-knives-break-easily\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15618\">Fragile<\/a> if dropped<\/li><li>Can chip<\/li><li>Not as lightweight as others<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stainless steel countertop composters pros and cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best countertop composter in this range is one with a charcoal filter to eliminate odors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stainless steel with charcoal filter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00AMNCYNQ\/?tag=ceramiccook02-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EPICA Stainless Steel Compost Bin 1.3 Gallon-Includes Charcoal Filter\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51XU2TigCzL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"EPICA Stainless Steel Compost Bin 1.3 Gallon-Includes Charcoal Filter\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"><br><strong>Stainless Steel Compost Bin 1.3 Gallon-Includes Charcoal Filter<\/strong><\/a><br>available at Amazon <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of stainless steel composters in the kitchen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sturdy<\/li><li>Easy to clean<\/li><li>Won&#8217;t crack if dropped<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disadvantages of stainless steel compost bins for kitchen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Clanging noise<\/li><li>Can rust from the acidic wastes, but this depends on the quality<\/li><li>Not as resistant to odors<\/li><li>Not recyclable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plastic kitchen compost caddies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">     <a title=\"8 litres \/ 2 Gallons- Kitchen Organic Food Waste Collection Compost Bin (Beige\/White)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-amazonimages=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08Z1FMCYG\/?tag=ceramiccook02-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"8 litres \/ 2 Gallons- Kitchen Organic Food Waste Collection Compost Bin (Beige\/White)\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/21LaUVEbuoL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"8 litres \/ 2 Gallons- Kitchen Organic Food Waste Collection Compost Bin (Beige\/White)\"><br><strong>Cheap countertop compost bin, plastic but BPA free<\/strong><\/a><br>available at Amazon <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good things about plastic compost caddies in the kitchen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Less expensive<\/li><li>Lightweight<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not so good things about plastic kitchen waste bins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Can crack<\/li><li>Hard to shift stains <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bamboo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bamboo is a natural product and recyclable. This one has a modern look and the beauty of it is that it is lightweight and sturdy, it shouldn&#8217;t break if dropped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">     <a title=\"Bamboozle Food Compost Bin, Indoor Food Composter for Kitchen (Natural)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-amazonimages=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01M8J73BF\/?tag=ceramiccook02-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bamboozle Food Compost Bin, Indoor Food Composter for Kitchen (Natural)\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31XkTKo75lL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboozle Food Compost Bin, Indoor Food Composter for Kitchen (Natural)\"><br><strong>Bamboo Kitchen Composter with carbon filters<\/strong><\/a><br>available at Amazon <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use a kitchen compost bin&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>When you&#8217;re preparing meals, put the peelings and other waste from fruit and vegetables straight into the kitchen compost bin. <\/li><li>You can also add used grinds from your <a href=\"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/ceramic-vs-glass-french-press\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"32507\">coffee maker<\/a> and spent tea leaves after <a href=\"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/how-to-make-tea-in-a-ceramic-teapot\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5898\">brewing tea<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You can also put bits of paper. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Some say to put used or <a href=\"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/do-teabags-expire\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23041\">expired teabags<\/a> into the compost, but I find the material of the bags doesn&#8217;t break down that well (It might depend on the brand). <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>When full (or within a day or two), empty the bin into your garden compost bin or bury the contents in the garden to provide food for the microbes that benefit the soil for plant growth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-abc2e834 uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-0882da08\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Does a kitchen compost bin need air holes?<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">No, a compost bin in the kitchen does not need air holes but the benefit is that they help keep foul odors at bay &#8212; Important if you don&#8217;t plan on emptying it daily. The downside of air holes is that the openings allow in fruit flies.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A compost bin in the kitchen is a convenient way to help you transform kitchen waste into feed for your garden. There are quite a few to choose from. 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