DESCRIPTION

The composter which requires no extra work - no turning required - just drop, leave and compost.

The Aerobin Composter is available in two sizes to meet your needs:

• Aerobin 200: 55 Gallon (20x20x46 inch) in Gray or Green
• Aerobin 400: 113 Gallon (29x29x47 inch) in Green

The Aerobin Composter 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.

The thermal insulation in the Aerobin Composter conserves heat, leading to rapid breakdown of the biomass and works efficiently year round, even in cooler regions. . 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) & HDPE (High-density polyethylene), a 80/20 blend.

The Aerobin Composter 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.

The Aerobin Composter comes with a reservoir at the bottom to collect the leachate, which when diluted makes for great "compost-tea" liquid fertilizer.

FEATURES

• Capacity:
  Aerobin 200: 55 Gallon (20x20x46 inch)
  Aerobin 400: 113 Gallon (29x29x47 inch)
• Insulated 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.
• It has a base and a Leachate Tank for collection of liquid nutrients dispelled from the biomass (green waste).
• No turning or agitating of the biomass is necessary - simply drop and forget!
• BPA Free - constructed from virgin PP(Polypropylene) & HDPE (High-density polyethylene) - it’s a 80/20 blend
• Aerobin requires no accessories or tools.
• It's vermin resistant.
• Aerobin composts kitchen & garden waste quickly.
• Moisture recirculation system.
• Aerobin lowers Greenhouse Gas emissions.
• Designed in Australia
• Manufactured in India

SPECIFICATIONS

• Aerobin 200: 55 Gallon (20x20x46 inch) in Gray, 34 lbs.
• Aerobin 400: 113 Gallon (29x29x47 inch) in Green, 73 lbs.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW VIDEO

INSTALLATION MANUAL

INSTALLATION VIDEO

HOW HOT COMPOSTING WORKS

What makes Aerobin the Top Choice & How to Operate It For Best Results

UNIQUE DESIGN FEATURES OF AEROBIN

Aerobin 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 Aerobin gets air from outside into Aerobin and also ensure the air can continuously circulate within the Aerobin?

We 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 Aerobin 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 Aerobin 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 Aerobin’s two access doors.

AEROBIC COMPOSTING PROCESS REQUIRES 4 ELEMENTS BY NATURE - NITROGEN, CARBON, MOISTURE AND AIR.

• Compost without carbon (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.
• Compost without nitrogen (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.
• Compost without oxygen, you’re heading towards an anaerobic mess. It generally accompanies with stinky smell and wet mushy materials.
• Compost without moisture - moisture should come from the nitrogen inputs, generally speaking user does not need to add additional water if the nitrogen content is sufficiently added.
• Diversity of carbon and nitrogen will enhance compost process.

TO SET UP THE BIN BEFORE COMPOSTING

You may want to elevate your bin on a solid and levelled platform, this can protect Aerobin from potential rodent attacks and easier to collect leachate.

1. If you have matured compost, lay them on the bottom for the beneficial bacteria it carries.
2. If no matured compost available, you can lay some wood chips or sticks less than 20cm long for about 20-30cm high. This gives Aerobin a good density to allow the air to come inside.
3. Then lay some dry leaves, smaller pieces of cardboard or shredded office paper for another 10-20cm in height.
4. After this, you can start adding balanced carbon and nitrogen materials.

HOW TO ACHIEVE AN EASY AND REWARDING COMPOSTING RESULT

We believe composting is a managed process, Aerobin 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 Aerobin. To maximize Aerobin’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 Aerobin. In turn, consumer’s composting experience will be much easier, , efficient, convenient and rewarding.

HOW TO LOAD MATERIAL IN THE AEROBIN

You 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 Aerobin without 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. Carbon materials provide the low density for air to flow better with the biomass and also absorbs moisture as the liquid travels down.

HOT COMPOSTING

The illustration below helps you to understand thermal phases in composting process.