Waste not.
Our countertop’s getting an eco-friendly revamp, thanks to this lil’ compost bin. It’s sized just right for keeping within arm’s reach, with a large opening that’s ready to take on your potato peels, onion bits, coffee grounds, you name it. When you wanna get composting, just drop in your scraps (we’ve got a handy guide with a few tips), no plastic bag needed. And when it’s full? It’s a snap to pick up and empty—and it can even zip through the dishwasher between uses. Oh, and we haven’t even gotten to those modern colors...
Here’s another little hint: Ever heard of the handy “garbage bowl” trick, where you keep a bowl nearby for all your food scraps as you go about your prep work? (Yeah, we also wish we’d heard it sooner.) This number’s just the ticket for that, too.
Photography by Ty Mecham & Julia Gartland
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