Wan't to get rid of food waste in an environmentally friendly way but don't need Compost?
If so,
The Green Cone Waste Digester is for you!
NB. If you do want to turn your food waste into a great compost and liquid feed, one of our Wormeries might be more up your street!
The Green Cone is a four-part injection moulded waste digester that digests all household food waste, including vegetable scraps, raw and uncooked meat / fish, bones, dairy products and other organic kitchen waste like tea-bags, bread etc...)
The Green Cone consists of a lower basket installed slightly below ground and which forms the base for the above ground unit comprising a black inner cone and a green outer cone with a matching lid.
The patented design uses the solar heating effect between the inner and outer cones to facilitate air circulation which aids the growth of beneficial micro-organisms and the aerobic digestion process which gets rid of your food waste. The food waste is converted into water, carbon dioxide and a small amount of residue which need only be collected and removed every few years in an effectively operating Green Cone.
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The Green Cone Food DigesterReduces food waste to its natural components of water, carbon dioxide and a small residue - Includes The Gree Cone Unit Dimensions : Outer Green Cone 55cm at Base and 29cm at Lid Diameter. In-ground digestion chamber is 44cm deep. Height of unit 65cm. Please note, delivery of the Green Cone could take up to 28 days and is excluded from next-day delivery. |
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Green Cone Accellerator (Pack of 3)Additional Accellerator for your Green Cone Digestor. |
In a healthy, working Green Cone, the food waste will be covered in a blue/gray fur, this is simply the bacteria doing its work and is nothing to worry about. The Green Cone comes with an accelerator powder which you simply add a handful of if you notice the furr disappear. It is also recommended to use the accellerator for the first couple of weeks after setting up the Green Cone just to encourage the friendly, helpful, bacteria to multiply.
Green Cone Frequently Asked Questions
How easy is the Green Cone System to use?
Very. In your kitchen fill the Green Cone caddy with all your organic kitchen waste. When convenient, empty the caddy into the Green Cone in your garden.
Where should I put the Green Cone itself?
In a sunny, close-to-hand spot like a flowerbed or vegetable plot. Do not put your Green Cone in a cold, dark, wet place as it will not work properly.
Can I use chemical activators as well?
No. Chemicals can kill or disrupt the bacteria breaking down the food waste. If activator is required only use the natural Green Cone accelerator powder.
Can I use my Green Cone to dispose of animal excrement?
Yes, in moderation. When you come to empty the Cone, take care to wear gloves and make sure you wash your hands.
How much food waste can I put in my Green Cone?
Provided your Green Cone has been correctly installed, three-quarters to one kilogram of food waste can be disposed of in your Green Cone each day. This amount is typical of that produced by a family of four. The precise quantity of waste digested by your Green Cone each day will depend upon the ambient temperature, the population of bacteria and the mix of food waste you produce, where just like us the Green Cone responds to a balanced diet of vegetables, fruit, fish and meat!
Can I put garden waste in my Green Cone?
It is better not to. A traditional compost bin or heap is better at handling garden waste such as grass cuttings.
Do I have to turn or mix the contents in my Green Cone?
No, just put all your food waste into the Cone and forget it. Your Green Cone does all the hard work for you.
When and how often should I empty my Green Cone?
In a well operating Green Cone the waste residue will only need to be removed every few years and certainly no more than once a year. It requires emptying when the residue builds-up to about 10 cm (4") below ground level and shows no signs of reducing.
Will my Green Cone work all year round?
Yes. Your Green Cone works 365 days a year. The level of food waste may rise during winter but should drop down when the weather gets warmer. If it slows during very cold periods use the natural Green Cone accelerator powder.
How do I clean the caddy?
The filter should be removed by snapping off its holder and the caddy hand washed in warm soapy water.
What about methane?
Food decomposing in the presence of oxygen in your Green Cone produces very little methane.
Will the Green Cone attract flies?
The Green Cone is a sealed unit and when properly installed emits no smells. It does not therefore attract flies. However, the eggs of fruit flies are already in the skins of many fruits and can hatch out in the Green Cone. Similarly, if food or food waste is not kept covered prior to going into the Green Cone, eggs may be laid by a house fly/blue bottle. These would also produce maggots and flies in the Green Cone. Good housekeeping is therefore important. Should flies become a nuisance they can be eradicated by using an air borne fly killer (given the enclosed space inside the Cone a little squirt kills the flies very quickly), which will not kill the bacteria. Under no circumstances use liquid fly killer inside the cone.
Does the Green Cone attract vermin?
If correctly installed, your Green Cone will not attract vermin. By ensuring that the top of the black basket and the bottom lip of the green outer cone are below ground level any smells will be filtered out by the surrounding soil. It is also important not to spill food near the Green Cone.
