Aldi's Sleek New Countertop Compost Bin Is the Best $10 You'll Spend This Week

Have you ever looked at the scraps of carrot peelings, onion tops, and eggshells in your trashcan and thought they could be used for something beyond contributing to the pungent odor of garbage wafting from your waste bin? Whether you realize it or not, we produce an excessive amount of waste as human beings—as much as 325 pounds per person—contributing to the pile up in landfills across the globe. Much of that waste can be recycled or utilized for more than its initial intended use, with organic waste being a far underutilized resource we’re still working to tap into. Thankfully, if you’re looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint and impact on the environment, there are plenty of ways to get started.

When it comes to utilizing your excess food waste, you could take the pulp from fruit and veggies and fold it into muffins, you can dry onion and garlic scraps to make your own seasoning and you can even use the fibrous outer skins of fruit to make juices, teas, and tonics. But if you’re really looking to give back to Mother Earth and still can’t find a use for the banana peels and coffee grounds from this morning’s breakfast, you can also start your own compost bin—which is easier than ever, thanks to Aldi.

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To get started on your very demure, very cutesy composting journey, you’ll need a few pieces of equipment, but the Crofton Mini Countertop Compost Bin is a great place to start. This compact, space-saving compost bin is perfect for holding any leftover food scraps ready to be turned into Earth-friendly, nutrient-rich compost perfect for nourishing a flourishing garden. 

Although it isn’t listed, previous compost bins from Aldi have been dishwasher safe and featured an additional 40 to 50 trash bags, so it’s worth it to assume that this one will too. This $9.99 waste-saving staple also features a replaceable filter to ensure smells are contained, and the addition of a handle makes transport easy and effortless.

You can also choose between an all black or white and green colorway, making this a perfect fit for any aesthetic or vibe. For less than $10, you could drastically reduce how much trash you throw away and if you ask us, that’s very mindful and very demure. 

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