can this product be used to compost food (fruit/vegetable) scraps?
1766994
Yes, Ringer can help compost fruit and vegetable scraps. But it's not magic, so having an idea of ideal composting environment will improve your compost and composting time. Assuming you are composting by "heap" method in your yard (5x5 and 1ft deep is good) (as opposed to a store bought spin bin), Ringer can help your heap heat up by adding the organisms that do this. Ringer won't work at all if you don't also follow some good practices. For instance the ideal environment includes air circulation (thus why you stir compost every 3-6 weeks), moisture (which is why it needs watered) and a rain covering because hard rains can wash nutrients away. Your compost also needs a proper balance between green and juicy things like your fruit and veggie scraps, and brown and dry things like tree and bush trimmings and dried leaves. A good balance is two to one. That is, two parts brown and dry to one part green and juicy. Other green and juicy things include non seeded grass clippings, coffee grounds, egg shells, fish wastes. There are entire books written about composting. I like Compost This Book. I bought Ringer to get my compost started, but it is not essential because probably those same micro organism are already found in the soils in our own yards. So what is more important than buying the right product is following good practices. Follow some good practices and nature will do the rest. Composting is ultimately forgiving, but you'll reap a lot more benefits if you start right.
1766995
Yes, and it works too, if you know how to compost. I am bad at letting mine dry out. But if you keep it moist, throw food scraps, recycled paper towels, cardboard, anything plant based, chicken egg shells. Happy composting.
1276902
I don't think this is something that can be applied to plants etc., that produce fruit or vegetables, I certainly wouldn't use it for that. I think you could call the company that produces Deer Stopper ask. Everyone in our area that wants to have things that produce fruits or vegetables puts them in a little area surrounded by tall fencing to keep the deer out. Good Luck
1531262
I am no expert by any means but from my experience from growing tomatoes in tubs, This product in my opinion could really boast any compost and enhance the growth of just about any plant. Think of it as like giving missing vitamins to a human. You will see a huge difference in the health of the plant with this stuff. After reading the other answers, I would probably not use in compost but would dip the roots in it or mix in right where the plant roots are when you are ready to plant. If you just want something to enhance your yard--try manure tea. Easy to make. Hope that helps !!
49463
I don't know as I do not use it for those items. I bought it to chip dried seaweed, which is hard and brittle. Banana peels are very high in fiber like corn husks and artichoke pedals. They do not do well in a garbage disposal, so maybe not a good idea for this unit. Banana peels decompose so quickly, I wouldn't worry about chopping them up.
1394677
I did not try it for vegetables. I think it would work well. It's just the cleanup that is really the problem for me.
1650290
I only use them for dog waste, but I tried tearing one and it is not difficult to tear, so I would not think you would want them in the kitchen. Stick with Hefty Scrap bags for that purpose or I saw a scrap bag in Wal-Mart that probably will also work for kitchen compost.
644451
No. This compost pail gives you somewhere to store your kitchen scraps for a few days before you dump them in your compost bin outside. The pail, with its charcoal filter in the lid, keeps the scraps from smelling up your kitchen.
1405631
i have only used it for tomatoes. However, I think that is a great idea and would work very well.
2191956
According to the instructions, yes. Though I only put vegetable scraps in the bucket. It started to smell really bad so I put it outside and haven't looked inside for several weeks. I imagine the bucket will fill up very fast if you put all your kitchen scraps in it. The instructions make it sound like it will take a month to break down, but in my house, it will fill up in a week. Then what to do with the scraps and leftovers while it's full and percolating?
2258731
I can't say that I've used it for pickles, but I love this device. I have used it on carrots (I cut 4 carrots at a time), zucchini and cucumbers. I would think the answer to your question is that you could use it for the purpose you mentioned.
1501398
I use mine for dog food, but I don't see why you couldn't use for garbage. Not sure how bag would fit inside. Simplehuman sells trash cans though so I might check those out first.
1009813
I move scraps periodically to the worm composter, but, if you maintained proper conditions, I guess you could compost small amounts in the canister.
355015
Yes. I used it for carrot, potato, mushrooms. Carrot will be a little difficult because it is more stiff so need more forces.
1711957
You can compost meat and other food scraps. Most people don't because of the smell, fear of attracting vermin, and the need to wait longer for your compost. I compost all our old leftovers but I usually try to keep the meat to a minimum. This system does a great job of oder control. The smell is a bit stronger when you open the lid but nothing I can't put up for the minute it takes me to add new scraps to the bin. I've never tracked if it takes longer to compost because we rotate between two bins. Mother Jones online has an article called "You Can't Compost Meat (and other compost myths)" You can compost meat and other food scraps. Most people don't because of the smell, fear of attracting vermin, and the need to wait longer for your compost. I compost all our old leftovers but I usually try to keep the meat to a minimum. This system does a great job of oder control. The smell is a bit stronger when you open the lid but nothing I can't put up for the minute it takes me to add new scraps to the bin. I've never tracked if it takes longer to compost because we rotate between two bins. Mother Jones online has an article called "You Can't Compost Meat (and other compost... » Read More You can compost meat and other food scraps. Most people don't because of the smell, fear of attracting vermin, and the need to wait longer for your compost. I compost all our old leftovers but I usually try to keep the meat to a minimum. This system does a great job of oder control. The smell is a bit stronger when you open the lid but nothing I can't put up for the minute it takes me to add new scraps to the bin. I've never tracked if it takes longer to compost because we rotate between two bins. Mother Jones online has an article called "You Can't Compost Meat (and other compost myths)" « Show Less
110647
Yes I use it all the time for what ever fresh fruit or vegetable that will fit in it. It works great. I have strawberry & cucumber bags which work super too!
1433233
Technically, I don't see why not, but don't know what purpose it would serve. This mix is full of the little bacteria that live in soil to break down decaying matter. So we put it in our composter to make the stuff in our composter turn into soil. So while it won't harm soil, I don't know how it would help?Just my opinion.
1416119
I don't know for sure. We keep fruit and such in it. Assuming you just use for serving I would guess yes.