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Kitchen compost pail
- Controls odor
- Attractive
- Easy to use
- Handle not very sturdy
- Hard to wash by hand
Reviewers of the Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper praise the attractive design and ability to control odor that allow it to be stored on the kitchen countertop. Its charcoal filter for odor control fits inside the lid and replacements can be bought separately (*Est. $4 for two). It should be replaced about every three months. Several users of the Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper criticize its stainless-steel handle for slipping off the keeper as it is being carried. Because the lid does not form a tight seal, users warn that fruit flies will collect if the food scraps are not regularly emptied. Norpro also makes a stainless-steel version (*Est. $50) that costs more and is considered by most reviewers to be less attractive than the ceramic version. The KC-1000 Mini Kitchen Compost Carrier (*Est. $18) is an inexpensive recycled plastic alternative that is highly praised by reviewers, but doesn't have the nice looks of the Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper.
The best source of information for Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper is Amazon.com because of its abundance of user reviews. We also relied on a Wall Street Journal article in which the reviewer recommends the Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper and one other compost pail. A few user reviews from the social shopping site, ThisNext.com, round out our sources.
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Our Sources
1. Amazon.com
The Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper earns more than 60 reviews at Amazon.com. Overall, the reviews are positive; owners recommend the Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper because it controls odors and looks nice on the kitchen counter. Most complaints involve the flimsy handle design and the necessity to use care when handling ceramic. A few users complain about the ceramic becoming stained.
Review: 1-Gallon Odor-Free Countertop Composter, Contributors to Amazon.com
The Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper is featured in this 2007 article that reports on two composters and two compost pails. The reviewer does not express a preference for one model of pail over another but praises the Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper for its "cute" look and effective odor-controlling charcoal filter. She also likes the countertop design for its ease of tossing in food scraps during meal preparation and cleanup.
Review: Easy-on-the-Nose Compost, Sara Schaefer Muñoz, Dec. 6, 2007
3. ThisNext.com
The three users who recommend the Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper at ThisNext.com agree it is easy to use and attractive enough to leave out on the kitchen counter. One reviewer explains in detail some of the Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper's features, while the others focus more on the positive benefits of composting in general, rather than the specific advantages of this model.
Review: Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper, Contributors to ThisNext.com
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