Lomi is a kitchen-based composting device that claims to turn food scraps and coffee grounds into nutrient-rich compost in a few hours.
The device, which isn’t cheap at $499, provides a quick, no-waste and seamless way for garden novices and the time-poor to create the same quality of compost that experts take months to make in outdoor composting bins.
The device is designed to mimic the chemical process that takes place in composting bins. Users can place a wide range of waste into Lomi, including produce, meat, dairy, and a growing list of Lomi-approved bioplastics, which is then cooked down and aerated in a microenvironment based on precise temperature, oxygen and moisture levels.
The device has three modes. The shortest, at 3-5 hours, turns food into recyclable garden waste, while the middle function allows users to add bioplastic and recyclable packaging and takes 5-8 hours. To produce the nutrient-dense compost, users must select the Lomi Grow option, which takes 16-20 hours and needs a pod containing a proprietary blend of probiotics to help the process.
The Lomi device is said to be air-tight to keep smells inside. Because of this the 2-litre main compartment can be used as a kitchen food bin than can be composted when it becomes full. The bowl is dishwasher-safe, so can be easily cleaned after use.
The device is created by Canadian-based company Pela, which says its aim is to “design waste out of the human experience”.
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