This has got to be one of the coolest household appliances I’ve ever seen. The NatureMill PLUS XE and PRO XE are designed to fit in your home under your sink or in a small area by the trash. Apparently they can even go outside, but who would want this sweet conversation piece outdoors?

Now I know what you’re thinking, doesn’t it start to smell? It has a carbon filter that lasts between 5-7 years and completely seals after you close it so you never smell any nastiness. Another secret to it’s success is a fan built into it that helps pass oxygen over the soil to prevent harmful gases and stenches from building up. And if you’re really that concerned the garage or the back porch are perfectly acceptable locations for the device.

So how green is this product? It is made from recycled materials and is even recyclable itself after its lifetime. It uses only $.50 worth of energy a month. Over the course of it’s lifetime it produces over 4,000 pounds of high quality compost which means 4,000 less pounds of garbage left sitting in landfills.

Cost may be an issue for some as this product ranges between $300 and $400 but there’s a minimum one year warranty, 5-7 year filter lifetime and several additional years on the product itself.

You should check this product out if you are:

1. An avid gardener with a need for rich soil.
2. An eco conscious person with a little extra yard space.
3. An existing composter who’d rather have the finished product in 2 weeks instead of 2 years.
4. Anyone looking to reduce their carbon footprint by at least 4,000 lbs per decade.

Why is composting so important for the environment? Approximately one third of all the waste that goes into landfills is organic and easily decomposes. Unfortunately when all of those products are sealed in airtight bags and pilled hundreds of feet below the surface, they can produce harmful carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. Compost itself is a natural fertilizer that can significantly help plant and tree growth when applied regularly.

Check out the video I found on the site below:
http://www.naturemill.com/video_histChan.html

-Ryan-