{"product_id":"exaco-aerobin-compost-bin","title":"Aerobin | Hot Composting Bin - No Turning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe composter which requires no extra work - no turning required - just drop, leave and compost.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aerobin Composter is available in two sizes to meet your needs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerobin 200: \u003c\/strong\u003e 55 Gallon (20x20x46 inch) in Gray or Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerobin 400: \u003c\/strong\u003e 113 Gallon (29x29x47 inch) in Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin Composter\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed with double-wall polystyrene-core sides and a patented lung® or aeration core inside a sealed bin to promote aerobic break down of organic matter for year-round compost production, which experts say is the preferable method to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe thermal insulation in the \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin Composter \u003c\/strong\u003econserves heat, leading to rapid breakdown of the biomass and works efficiently year round, even in cooler regions. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/100080044146985\/videos\/1552522445221563\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView video of Aerobin compost temperature measuring 80 degrees Fahrenheit inside a snow covered \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin 400\u003c\/strong\u003e in sub zero Utah temperatures\u003c\/a\u003e. There is no need to turn the biomass and it is pet and rodent resistant. It has little odor and can kill noxious weeds and seeds. It is BPA free, constructed from virgin PP (Polypropylene) \u0026amp; HDPE (High-density polyethylene), a 80\/20 blend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin Composter\u003c\/strong\u003e is easy to use - just open, drop and close. After a short time, fertile compost is produced, which is easily accessed via the lower side door.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin Composter\u003c\/strong\u003e comes with a reservoir at the bottom to collect the leachate, which when diluted makes for great \"compost-tea\" liquid fertilizer.  There is a leachate valve on the leachate reservoir so that you can conveniently extract the leachate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAerobin 200: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e55 Gallon (20x20x46 inch)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAerobin 400: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e113 Gallon (29x29x47 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulated side walls and lid for year round operation - both to retain heat generated by the aerobic composting process and stop cold ambient air reaching the biomass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a base and a Leachate Tank with a valve for collection of liquid nutrients dispelled from the biomass (green waste).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo turning or agitating of the biomass is necessary - simply drop and forget!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPA Free - constructed from virgin PP(Polypropylene) \u0026amp; HDPE (High-density polyethylene) - it’s a 80\/20 blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerobin requires no accessories or tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's vermin resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerobin composts kitchen \u0026amp; garden waste quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture recirculation system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerobin lowers Greenhouse Gas emissions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerobin 200: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e55 Gallon (20x20x46 inch) in Gray, 34 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerobin 400: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e113 Gallon (29x29x47 inch) in Green, 73 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePRODUCT OVERVIEW VIDEO\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Aerobin 400 Compost Bin - 113 Gallons-MyGreenhouseStore.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jJsmrVsOmUA\" class=\"responsive-video\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eINSTALLATION MANUAL\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Aerobin 400 Compost Bin 113 Gallons Installation Manual-MyGreenhouseStore.com\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/9959\/8140\/files\/Aerobin_400_Installation_Manual_MyGreenhouseStore.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"border: 1px solid #bdbdbd;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/9959\/8140\/files\/Aerobin_400_Installation_Manual_MyGreenhouseStore_240x240.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eINSTALLATION VIDEO\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"responsive-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-4bPbTPxGHs\" title=\"Aerobin 400 Compost Bin 113 Gallons Installation Manual-MyGreenhouseStore.com\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe class=\"responsive-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NJQwyrUtWMw\" title=\"Aerobin 400 Compost Bin 113 Gallons Installation Manual-MyGreenhouseStore.com\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHOW HOT COMPOSTING WORKS\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Aerobin the Top Choice \u0026amp; How to Operate It For Best Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNIQUE DESIGN FEATURES OF AEROBIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed based on how the nature decomposes the organic waste with oxygen in presence. Forest bed is a perfect example. People always smell earthy and soil smell instead of the odorous smell which normally happens in our rubbish bin. The key difference between two situation is because of oxygen. So how \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e gets air from outside into \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e and also ensure the air can continuously circulate within the Aerobin?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe achieved this based on the chimney affect - hot air raises. In other words, when the biomass in the process of composting, the temperature inside of an \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e will be hotter than outside. So the cooler air will be naturally drawn into the bin through the base and the center lung. Naturally hot air rises to the top through the biomass. This is how \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e can claim composting does not require extra human intervention such as turning or mixing the compost with new material at a regular basis. Simply put balanced organic waste in and harvest from the bottom section of \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e’s two access doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/9959\/8140\/products\/Aerobin_400_MyGreenhouseStore_3.jpg\" width=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAEROBIC COMPOSTING PROCESS REQUIRES 4 ELEMENTS BY NATURE - NITROGEN, CARBON, MOISTURE AND AIR.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompost without carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e (carbon can be brown leaves, ripped cardboard, scrunched newspaper, wood chips, shredded paper, saw dust, paper made of packaging materials), you’ve got a one way ticket to a stinky slime festival. FYI, if you only add food scraps without carbon your compost will release methane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompost without nitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e (nitrogen should be diverse organic food scraps, chopped garden pruning, grass clippings, coffee grinds), you’ve got yourself a load of carbon that going to stay exactly as it is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompost without oxygen,\u003c\/strong\u003e you’re heading towards an anaerobic mess. It generally accompanies with stinky smell and wet mushy materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompost without moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e - moisture should come from the nitrogen inputs, generally speaking you do not need to add additional water if the nitrogen content is sufficiently added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiversity of carbon and nitrogen will enhance compost process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTO SET UP THE BIN BEFORE COMPOSTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou may want to elevate your bin on a solid and levelled platform, this can protect \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e from potential rodent attacks and easier to collect leachate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have matured compost, lay them on the bottom for the beneficial bacteria it carries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf no matured compost available, you can lay some wood chips or sticks less than 20cm long for about 20-30cm high. This gives \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e a good density to allow the air to come inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen lay some dry leaves, smaller pieces of cardboard or shredded office paper for another 10-20cm in height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter this, you can start adding balanced carbon and nitrogen materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO ACHIEVE AN EASY AND REWARDING COMPOSTING RESULT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe believe composting is a managed process, \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e can certainly reduce consumer a lot of effort to manage their composting process compare to other composters, e.g. no regular turning and mixing of the biomass is required with \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e. To maximize \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e’s contribution, consumer is encouraged to put a little effort when placing the right size (as small as possible) and balanced nitrogen and carbon material into \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e. In turn, consumer’s composting experience will be much easier, , efficient, convenient and rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO LOAD MATERIAL IN THE AEROBIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you have a bucket load of kitchen organic waste ready, put them in a large tub\/container. Grab two full handful of shredded paper and put them in first. If shredded paper is not available, use any carbon materials (dry leaves, cardboard, egg tray cartons, toilet paper rolls, online shipping paper based packaging materials, wood chips and sawdust etc), but ensure that they are torn down into smaller pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should mix both carbon and nitrogen well with a handy tool such as a small shovel or small garden 3 prong fork. Then load them into the \u003cstrong\u003eAerobin\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ewithout\u003c\/span\u003e the material hitting the center lung. This way, you will not be creating a layer of wet and a layer of dry material. Instead, it creates a balanced food source and environment for microorganism to work on the biomass easily. 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