RSVP International Endurance Jumbo Compost Pail 1.5-gal. Review

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(More customer reviews)I was looking for a pail that was attractive enough to sit on the counter but large enough to reduce the trips to the compost bin (I have the compostumbler...highly recommended). I had a ceramic pail before but found it too small and heavy, and a hassle to clean. This one works well, and would get 5 stars were it not for the fact that the lid doesn't seal. I don't know if that's a design problem or if I just got a bad one, but it's a problem because it allows tiny fruit flies to get in. But I haven't seen another one this size, so I'll stick with it.

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This 1.5 gallon pail holds a very generous amount of vegetable trimmings and food scraps for less frequent trips to the main compost bin. The fluted, polished pail has a sturdy handle that makes the jumbo pail easy to carry. Two charcoal filters in the vented lid ensure an odor-free environment, making it the perfect convienent solution for trouble-free recycling. Designed from dishwasher safe 18/8 stainless steel (remove filters before cleaning).

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RSVP International PAIL-BOO Bamboo Compost Pail 3.25-qt. Review

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(More customer reviews)I'd venture to guess that anyone giving this product a 5-star review hasn't owned it for very long. While it is beautiful to look at, and bamboo is one of Earth's most renewable natural resources, this pail is a waste of money. It is composed of narrow strips of bamboo glued together, meaning there are plenty of seams just waiting to burst. For my pail, that took about two months of light use. Suddenly, one of the seams separated, and it's extremely difficult to glue back together properly. Also, the plastic holding the charcoal filter against the bottom of the lid broke free after about two or three weeks, so every time I lift the lid, the filter falls out.
In this instance, bamboo is not the better choice. Do yourself a favor and buy stainless steel. What good is a renewable resource if it winds up in the landfill after minimal use?

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Made of beautiful, natural bamboo, this compost pail is perfect for storing scraps of food right on your countertop until you're ready to dump them in your garden. The lid contains two charcoal filters to keep odors from escaping. The inside lining is removable and dishwasher safe to make cleaning easy.

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Pinzon 1-Gallon Ceramic Compost Pail Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a ceramic container about 9" high and 6" diameter. It's bigger than a typical sugar jar but much smaller than a wastebasket. It has a lid with holes and a charcoal filter inside to control odors. It's being sold as a place to keep fruit peelings and the like before transporting them outside to a compost pile. It's supposed to look like a white porcelain version of a garbage can, in case you are charmed to have a white garbage can on your kitchen counter. The same or a similar product appears to be sold under the names Pinzon, Norpro, RSVP.
This is the sort of item which is designed by some marketing person, then made and sold without ever have been tested in practice. Families who compost tend to have at least four members and be inclined towards fruits and vegetables - so the volume of stuff they generate for composting would fill up this container very quickly. Also, there is an annoying design flaw; the inside bottom has a deep cleft which is difficult to clean and slow to dry after being washed. Which would have been discovered immediately if the people who produce this ever actually tried it in their own home. To put out a consumer product without testing it - I hate it when that happens.
Before buying, go to the the Norpro version on Amazon and see the 83 reviews, which are evenly distributed from "Just what I needed" to "Too small, too fragile, rather have a stainless version."
If not for the fact that it's absurdly small, can't be cleaned easily, and is quite fragile, it might have been good for composting. In the meantime, this size of container is useful - I just made a huge batch of granola and filled up my new mini- garbage can with it!

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Pinzon's countertop canister collects food scraps, including carrot tops, potato peels, egg shells, and coffee grounds, to be transferred to an outdoor composter. The attractive, white ceramic pail features an innovative lid equipped with a carbon filter that absorbs odors. This one-gallon pail features a handle for easy transporting. For best results, replace the filter every two to three months and hand wash the pail regularly. Pinzon replacement filters are available and may be rinsed and reused. Placing a few layers of compostable paper in the bottom of the pail can help absorb liquids.
Amazon.com has certified this product is Frustration Free. A Frustration-Free Package is easy-to-open and comes without hard plastic "clamshell" casings, plastic bindings, and wire ties. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging during shipping. Products with Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging.

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Norpro Grip EZ Stainless Steel Compost Keeper Review

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(More customer reviews)Pro: I am very pleased with the compost keeper. I have it in my sink and is very nice looking and unobtrusive. There is no noticeable odor emitting from it.
Con: When I opened the box it came in there was not even a sheet of paper explaining about the filter top. At first I tried to open the top, then realized that wouldn't happen.
Had to spend my time several days to try and find out about filter replacement. Called Amazon and then emailed them. Finally received the phone number of the manufacturer and ultimately talked with a live person. It turns out you just remove the filter by pulling it out of opening and replacing it with a new one. All it would take is a simple piece of paper explaining this.

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In addition to being perfectly sized for collecting food scraps for your garden or municipal composter--from potato peels and carrot tops to egg shells and coffee grounds--this 1-gallon stainless steel compost keeper from Norpro also offers an attractive look for your kitchen with its polished shine. The tight fitting lid works in concert with an included charcoal filter to keep odors in the pail and not wafting through your kitchen. The knob and carry handle are accented with santoprene for an easy yet firm grip. The interior and exterior clean easily with a soapy sponge.

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