Here's hoping that these contemporary compost carriers inspire at least one urbanite to start their own garden. Gardening can be hard work, especially if you are trying to do it without the use of chemical plant food and pesticides. Compost heaps are one way to ensure that your plants grow strong, but they can be big, bulky and smelly.
Thankfully, designers have been hard at work creating compost bins designed for the 21st century. The bulky wooden bins of the past have been replaced with chic containers designed to sit on the kitchen floor or integrated into the kitchen's cupboards and drawers. If you are looking for ways to grow your own greens in a confined space, then check out all of these contemporary compost carriers.
14 Contemporary Compost Carriers
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Compact Compost
NatureMill's Kitchen Compost Automatically Tranfers Waste
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Cutting-Edge Composting Kettles
Re-Can Turns Food Scraps into Plant Snacks
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Hip Kitchen Composting
The 'Bio Pod' for Organic Waste
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Chic Composting Cans
The Dry WC Waterless Toilet Makes Eco Johns Appealing
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Chic Compost Cans
Eva by Francois Hurtaud Gives You a Stylish Way to Stay Green
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Robotic Poop Recyclers
The Eco-Friendly Samu Dog Robot Turns Pet Waste into Compost
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Composting Toilet Concepts
Pot Up_Pop Up Turns Human Waste into Nutrient-Rich Soil
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Crowdsourced Countertop Composters
Keiro Compact Food Grinder Helps Compost Kitchen Scraps
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Dual Detritus Receptacles
The Basketbin by Ding3000 Makes Sorting Scraps Simple
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Expandable Compost Bins
The Combox Compost Box Can be Made Into All Shapes and Sizes
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Countertop Compost Pails
Stoneware Bin for Stylish, Smell-Free Fertilizer
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Cabinet Composters
NatureMill Stays Out of Sight (UPDATE)
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Pedal-Powered Compost Turners
Clean Energy for Green Gardens
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Ultra Convenient Disposal
The Trash Know is Practical and Beautiful, But Not Too Trashy
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Cooling Mushroom Packaging
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Multi-Material Home Composters
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Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
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Modern Indoor Farm Stands
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Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
Chic Utilitarian Trash Cans
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Next-Gen Food Scraps Bins
Mill is a New and Revolutionary Kitchen Food Scrap Bin
Multipurpose Workstation Accessories
The Oakywood Wooden Cubic Pot Holds Pens or Plants
Speedy Countertop Composters
The Airthereal Revive Electric Kitchen Composter is Easy to Use
Transparent Waste-Filled Chairs
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Dual-Purpose Pet Carriers
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Efficient Composting Systems
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Gamified Compost Bins
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Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
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Retro-Modern Ashtray Furniture
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Compressed Toilet Paper Boxes
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Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Zero-Waste Vegan Cosmetics
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Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Microbe-Rich Kitchen Composters
The GEME Composter Breaks Down Foods in Six to Eight-Hours
Hydroponic Plant-Growth Ecosystems
The Square Greens Pod is a Compact Device to Cultivate Food
Eco-Friendly Waterless Composting Toilets
Harvest Moon Introduces the Luna Compost Toilet
Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
The 'Flora' Decorative Air Purifier is Made with Natural Materials
Chef-Designed Outdoor Prep Stations
The Everdure Mobile Prep Kitchen Supports Easy Outdoor Living
Garden-Centering Urban Townhouses
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Ambient Energy Harvesting Planters
This Hydroponic Planter System Encourages Interaction
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
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Compact Countertop Composters
The FoodCycler Maestro Has a Five-Liter Capacity
Vehicular Shipping Container Homes
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Biodegradable Mailing Satchels
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Compostable Cafe Cup Lids
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Fully Automatic Kitchen Composts
The PORE 'ecop' Food Waste Composter Uses AI Technology
Functional Litter Accessories
LitterLocker Launches Three New Products for Litter Cleaning
Metallic Multifunctional Storage Boxes
The Kabine 101 Storage Box Works Well as a Side Table
Removable Plate Shelving Systems
The Gere Multifunctional Crockery Shelf by Florian Beser is Chic
Chic Kitchen Compost Bins
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Conceptual Fresh Flower Refrigerators
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Collapsible Storage Trolleys
The CLAX Trolley Fuses Function with Sustainability
Odor-Absorbing Diaper Cans
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Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
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Cardboard Box Furniture
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Multi-Functional Food Containers
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Compostable Fragrance Caps
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Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Whimsical Garbage Bags
Staff Expands Its Collection with Playful Garbage Bags
Compostable Tea Bags
DAVIDsTEA is Taking a Significant Step Towards Sustainability
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Cardboard Cosmetics Refill Pouches
Freshly Refills Reduce Cosmetics Industry Waste
Discreet Diaper Pails
Diaper Genie Debuts a New Odor-Locking Diaper Pail
Carbon-Negative Pigment T-Shirts
The Vollebak Wooden T-Shirt is Made with Compostable Fabric
Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
Compostable Sugarcane Containers
Eco-Products' WorldView Containers are Foodsafe and Microwavable
Eco-Friendly Bakery Packaging
Flax4Life Compostable Bakery Packaging Reduces Waste
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
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Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators
The 'Tony' Food Storage Container is Made with Clay
Compostable Single-Serve Coffee Packs
Steeped Coffee Leads a Movement Against Non-Recyclable Pods
Compostable Food Packaging Brands
Shanghai Timeco Industrial Uses Sugarcane Bagasse for Packaging
Private Label Compostable Cutlery
Walmart Great Value Compostable Cutlery is Affordable
Plastic-Reduced Handwash Bottles
PZ Cussons Taps Terracycle to Create Refillable Packaging
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Plant-Based Coffee Pods
Peace Coffee Compostable EcoPods Come in Two Blends
Microbial Home Composters
Reencle Gravity Launched During CES 2024
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
PCR Soil Packaging
Back to the Roots Creates Soil Packaging from Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins
The Mill Kitchen Bin Automatically Recycles Food Scraps
Contemporary Meal Prep Kits
W&P’s Eight-Piece Fridge Bundle is Stylish and Effective
Bioplastic Coffee Pods
Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Debut Bioplastic Coffee Capsules
Renewable Circular Trash Cans
Mill Offers a New Way of Circular Food with a Shrunken Technology
Cannabis-Friendly Modern Cabinets
Alter Interiors Designs the High Bar with Structural Forms
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Recycling Home-Use Compactor
The Clear Drop Device Turns Plastic Bags into Recyclable Bricks
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Home-Compostable Coffee Carts
Nespresso Launches Compostable Paper Coffee Capsules
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Biodegradable Vegan Soap Packaging
Alara Erthnii Designs the Packioli Soap Packaging
Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases
The POTR Letterbox Vase Leverages Copper Properties
Food Scrap Recycling Systems
The Next Generation Mill is Faster, Smarter and Quieter
Upcycled Mushroom Pestos
Smallhold Mushroom Pesto Gives New Life to Imperfect Mushrooms
Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables
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Compostable Packaging Innovation Centers
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Eco-First 3D Filaments
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Compostable Sheet Masks
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Handle-Equipped Planter Shelves
The Conceptual Ta’care' Minimalist Plant Shelf is Portable
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Sustainable Potato Bags
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Versatile Egg-Shaped Waste Bins
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Curbside Waste Bags
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Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
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Recyclable Coffee Packaging
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Green Thermoformed Cardboard Trays
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Folding Fountain Drink Cups
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Recycled Fruit Bags
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Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
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Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets
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The Clear Drop SPC Forms Bags into Recyclable Bricks
Air-Purifying Litter Boxes
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Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
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Eco-Friendly QSR Coffee Lids
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Sustainable Edible Pouches
Cannabis Brand Wyld Launches a Fully Compostable Pouch for Edibles
Reusable Food-Preserving Containers
Stasher's Sealable Bags and Bowls are Radical and Functional
Chic Matching Kitchen Essentials
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Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Compact Countertop Dishwashers
ecozy's Portable Countertop Dishwasher is Small Yet Powerful
Certified Compostable Sauce Packets
Kari-Out Unveiled its New Plant-Based Packets for Foodservice
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
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Plant-Based Snack Bar Wrappers
BAR-U-EAT Compostable Bar Wrappers are BPI-Certified
Green Produce-Preserving Containers
Rubbermaid's 'FreshWorks® Produce Saver' Keeps Produce Fresh
Collaboration Cannabis Paraphernalia
These New Houseplant Products Come in Two Styles
Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
The Plastic-Free Cold Cups from Continental Cup are Eco-Focused
Sustainably Constructed Garbage Cans
Vipp's New Rubbish Bun is Made from Recycled Materials
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Sustainable Private Label Products
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User-Friendly Kitchen Composters
Compost Genie is a Simple Solution for First-Time Composters
Paper-Made Mushroom Packaging
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Compostable Drawstring Bags
GLAD Just Launched the New 100% Compostable Drawstring Bags
Water-Filled Herb Containers
Cole & Mason's Herb Container Helps Keep Fridge Veggies Fresh
All-Organic Potato Chips
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3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
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Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets
Anna Søgaard's Cabinet on Wheels Emphasizes Mobility in the Everyday
Compostable Organic Tea Bags
Waitrose Launches Compostable Tea Bags for its Duchy Brand
Sustainable Growing Containers
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Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools
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Compostable Fruit Snack Packaging
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Sustainable Chemical Refill Centers
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Compostable Foodservice Lines
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Sustainable Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Unveils Its New Compostable Wooden Cutlery
Versatile Office Shelving Systems
Narbutas Designs the Modular Combus Shelving System
Artful Colorful Bar Carts
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Natural Material Gardening Sets
Pallarès and Audo Copenhagen Launch the Garden Collection
Sustainable Modern Tabletop Smokers
Guillaume Bloget Designs the Cloche Table Smoker