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Compot

The Compot is an organic recycling container, which is designed to encourage people to simply and efficiently recycle certain types of food and garden waste within their home environment. With food and garden waste on average accounting for some 50% of household waste, the ‘Compot’ is an ideal product that will dramatically reduce this amount.

The ‘Compot’ also acts as an attractive garden planter, the plants will feed of the nutrients and water produced in the compost container. Plants will also attract insects that will help to aid the decomposition process. The main structure of the ‘Compot’ is made from clay which is a very durable, long lasting material and still has a desirable aesthetic when aged. The ‘Compot’ can be filled by removing the lid and dropping the organic waste inside. Types of organic waste that can be composted include:grass clippings, leaves, fruit and veg scraps, egg and nut shells, tea leaves and bags, shredded paper, wood chips and sawdust.

The base of the ‘Compot’ is raised in order to achieve lots of aereation. Aereation holes help to balance the moisture content and allow for ventilation which reduces odours. The flow of oxygen is very impoirtant in the decomposition process. After around six weeks the ‘Compot’ will produce nutrient rich soil, which can then be used to feed other plants.