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This is just an unofficial Composphere Compost Tumbler review. I saw one of these at my composting class and decided to give try rolling it, which is what you’re supposed to do to aerate the contents. First of all, it wasn’t easy to roll even though there wasn’t supposed to be that much in it. When I did get it to roll, water started pouring out of the holes in it. For me those two points, difficult to roll or tumble and fills with water when it rains would be deal breakers. I don’t know if others feel the same, but my instructor really didn’t like the fact that so much water was inside it. I’m open to having my mind changed if anyone has some good experiences to share.

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Envirocycle Backyard Compost Tumbler

One of the composters that I got to see during the Home Composting Workshop was the Envirocycle Backyard Compost Tumbler.  It made me laugh when I realized my perception of its shape had been distorted by my wide-screen monitor which makes everything look wide. Other than that, it was as I expected – small enough to have on my porch, although bigger and more obvious than the Worm Factory 360. It turned easily, but there wasn’t much in it and it seemed that it would do the job of keeping critters out. I could definitely see using this if I had room for two composters on my porch or in my backyard. Maybe at my next house!

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Before I decided to buy the Worm Factory 360, I was seriously considering the Envirocycle Composter.  It’s a small compost tumbler that can be used in the backyard or on the back porch. If my porch was a little bit larger, I probably would have chosen to go with this tumbler.  In fact if I find that my worms don’t keep up with my food waste, I may buy the Envirocycle next summer and use both. The reviews on Amazon are very strong and the price is comparable to the Worm Factory. It will keep critters out and make compost fairly quickly, which works for me.

I have found worms to be very easy so far, but if you’re not quite up to dealing with a worm composter, this is another nice option for home and urban composters.

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My Questions (in no particular order):

• Do I have to use worms to make compost? Answer (updated 9/25/09): No, but it looks like a really good option.
• Is composting gross?
• Is there a home composter that I can use inside my house that doesn’t smell and take up too much room?
• What types of things can I put into my composter?
• Is it better to buy a home composter or to build your own?
• What types of compost containers are best - compost tumblers, worm bins etc.?
• What can I do with the compost once I make it?  Can I put it on my lawn?  How do I use it on plants?  What if I have extra?
• Is there an easy way to compost at home and get your family involved?

I know I have many more questions and will post both questions and the answers I find as I go throught this process.  If you have any help to offer, please feel free to comment.

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