# Tabletop Compost Systems The BIOVESSEL Makes It Easier for Urban Dwellers to Assist the Earth By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compost-system References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1576257573/biovessel-an-ecosystem-powered-by-food-waste?token=76c083e8) & [biovessel.cc](http://biovessel.cc) The BIOVESSEL is the name of compost system created by a company based in Los Angeles called BIONICRAFT. Dedicated to biological research, the team there has been looking to design a system that integrates sustainable living efforts into the homes of more people. In doing so, the company hopes that waste materials from produce and other foods are made useful again by transforming them into nutrient-rich material. In order to use the compost systems, consumers simply need to fill the BIOVESSEL with the correct amount of water and then place their food waste inside. Once doing so, they wait for the contents to be broken down by earthworms. After, the food waste is set to be used as a [fertilizer for plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter), at which point consumers can take the material out of the device. With this design, BIONICRAFT's compost system is completely odor-free and easy to use, making for a useful eco-friendly addition to any kitchen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Living:** Opportunity to create innovative compost systems that integrate sustainable living efforts into homes. - **Waste Management:** Opportunity to transform food waste into nutrient-rich material for use as fertilizer. - **Urban Farming:** Opportunity to enhance urban farming by providing odor-free and easy-to-use compost systems for kitchen gardens. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Biotechnology:** Opportunity for biotech companies to develop advanced compost systems that efficiently break down food waste. - **Home Appliance:** Opportunity for home appliance manufacturers to create composting devices that are user-friendly and odor-free. - **Agriculture:** Opportunity for agricultural companies to utilize nutrient-rich compost produced from food waste as organic fertilizers for plants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Countertop Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vego-kitchen-composter.md) - [Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitamix-foodcycler-eco-5.md) - [Odor-Busting Waste Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-composter.md) - [Speedy Countertop Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-kitchen-composter.md) - [Microbe-Rich Kitchen Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geme-composter.md) - [Fully Automatic Kitchen Composts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-waste-composter.md) - [Compact Countertop Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodcycler-maestro.md) - [Electric Food Recyclers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodcycler-eco-3.md) - [Business-Friendly Efficient Composting Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-composting-technology.md)