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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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Multi-Material Home Composters
The Conceptual 'Toggle' Compost Bin Accepts Food Waste and Paper
Compostable Coffee Tumblers
The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
AI-Powered Waste Trackers
The Binit Household Waste Tracker Streamlines Recycling
Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
The 'Quartet' Side Table Hides Four Stools Within
Mushroom-Growing Ceramic Planters
Gus by Good Growing Can Nurture a Variety of Mushrooms at Home
Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
Chic Utilitarian Trash Cans
Carden 'The Twin' Trash Can Has a Dual-Bucket Design
Speedy Countertop Composters
The Airthereal Revive Electric Kitchen Composter is Easy to Use
Transparent Waste-Filled Chairs
The 'No Waste Chair' by Kees Dekkers Puts Garbage in the Spotlight
Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
Efficient Composting Systems
Homepost Emphasizes Sustainability, Both in Design and Purpose
Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems
The Conceptual BalconyFarm POT Can Be Set Up Anywhere
Compressed Toilet Paper Boxes
Bambox Changes the Way Tissues are Dispensed by Removing the Roll
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Gamified Compost Bins
The Smart Palm Bin Awards Badges for Food Waste Reduction
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
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
This Vietnamese Home's Layout is Arranged Around an Inner Garden
Compostable Tea Pods
Mad Tea's Tea Pods Break Down Without Leaving Behind Microplastics
Ambient Energy Harvesting Planters
This Hydroponic Planter System Encourages Interaction
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging
This HUID Compostable Packaging Concept is Made with Onions
Compostable Cafe Cup Lids
These Tim Hortons Coffee Cup Lids are Being Tested in P.E.I.
Removable Plate Shelving Systems
The Gere Multifunctional Crockery Shelf by Florian Beser is Chic
Collapsible Storage Trolleys
The CLAX Trolley Fuses Function with Sustainability
Odor-Absorbing Diaper Cans
simplehuman Recently Debuted the New Diaper Can
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Compostable Fragrance Caps
EAUSO VERT Created Industry-First Sustainable Fragrance Packaging
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Compostable Tea Bags
DAVIDsTEA is Taking a Significant Step Towards Sustainability
Whimsical Garbage Bags
Staff Expands Its Collection with Playful Garbage Bags
Electric Food Recyclers
The FoodCycler Eco 3 Turns Food Scraps into an Odor-Free By-Product
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns
Mush and Furf Design Studio Creates the sail Funerary Urn
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Portable Minimal Smart Planters
A Team of Designers Create the Balconyfarm Planter
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Compostable Sugarcane Containers
Eco-Products' WorldView Containers are Foodsafe and Microwavable
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
Studio Karyn Lim Presents So Plast!c at SaloneSatellite
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
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Compostable Food Packaging Brands
Shanghai Timeco Industrial Uses Sugarcane Bagasse for Packaging
Private Label Compostable Cutlery
Walmart Great Value Compostable Cutlery is Affordable
Fresh Produce Storage Bags
Ambrosia Bags Offers a Solution to the Common Problem of Wasted Produce
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
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Contemporary Meal Prep Kits
W&P’s Eight-Piece Fridge Bundle is Stylish and Effective
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Bioplastic Coffee Pods
Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Debut Bioplastic Coffee Capsules
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Ocean Plastic Indoor Gardens
Ocean by Ingarden is Made Out of Ocean Plastic Waste
AI-Powered Recycling Systems
The Conceptual 'Binko' Recycling Machine Automates Sorting
Home-Compostable Coffee Carts
Nespresso Launches Compostable Paper Coffee Capsules
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups
The BioPak Beer BioCup is Targeted Towards Stadiums and More
Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases
The POTR Letterbox Vase Leverages Copper Properties
Food Scrap Recycling Systems
The Next Generation Mill is Faster, Smarter and Quieter
Vibrant Food Storage Solutions
Caraway Launches the Summer Food Storage Collection
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Box Clever Presents the Caraway Kitchen Gadget Set
Inflatable Portable Toilets
Kunrui Peng Designs the AirPot, a Lightweight Toilet Design
Upcycled Mushroom Pestos
Smallhold Mushroom Pesto Gives New Life to Imperfect Mushrooms
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Eco-First 3D Filaments
Compost3D is a Leader in Eco-Friendly Filaments for 3D Printing
Compostable Rice Waste Packaging
TIPA Packaging is Launching a New Solution in the UK
Versatile Egg-Shaped Waste Bins
Gianluca Soldi Designs a Next-Gen Waste Bin for Soldidesign
Curbside Waste Bags
TerraCycle Launches a New Zero Waste Bag for Hard-to-Recycle Waste Streams
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
Odor-Busting Waste Composters
This Compact Machine Allows For Convenient Indoor Composting
Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Pact Coffee Debuts a New Recyclable Packaging Design
Green Thermoformed Cardboard Trays
Cascades Launches Innovative Packaging for Fresh Produce
Aluminum Cleaning Bottles
Cleancult Packages Cleaning Solutions in Waste-Reducing Packaging
Recycled Fruit Bags
Superfresh Growers Introduces a Collection of Recycled Apple and Pear Bags
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
FSC-Backed Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Launches Wooden Cutlery for Food Service Applications
Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets
Roee Magdassi Channels Childhood Whimsy for Poventura
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Air-Purifying Litter Boxes
The WoofiGo Hidden Plant Litter Box Smartly Removes Smells
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Reusable Food-Preserving Containers
Stasher's Sealable Bags and Bowls are Radical and Functional
Compostable Berry Packaging Materials
The Elliott ECHO Pads are 100% Plastic-Free
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Zero-Waste Seedling Pots
The 'Bough Pot' by Jacob Boyd Can Be Planted Directly into Soil
Compact Countertop Dishwashers
ecozy's Portable Countertop Dishwasher is Small Yet Powerful
Green Produce-Preserving Containers
Rubbermaid's 'FreshWorks® Produce Saver' Keeps Produce Fresh
Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
The Plastic-Free Cold Cups from Continental Cup are Eco-Focused
Certified Compostable Sauce Packets
Kari-Out Unveiled its New Plant-Based Packets for Foodservice
User-Friendly Kitchen Composters
Compost Genie is a Simple Solution for First-Time Composters
Outdoor Carbon-Free Cooking Kitchens
Andrés Jaque Designs the Transspecies Kitchen Space
Home-Compostable Pouch Packaging
TIPA and Fresh-Lock Partnered on Flexible Packaging Solutions
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Compact Portable Toilet Designs
Joolca's GottaGo Can Be Used for a Variety of Outdoor Activities
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Sustainable Decomposing Containers
Rootmaker's BioPot is an Eco-Friendly Vessel for Plant Growth
Paper-Made Mushroom Packaging
Sainsbury's Mushroom Punnets are Now Made with Cardboard
Adorable Public Rubbish Bins
SWNA Created a Set of Rubbish Bins for Design Seoul 2.0
Hourglass-Shaped Kitchen Containers
Vladimir Fer Designs the Grains of Time Storage Container
Water-Filled Herb Containers
Cole & Mason's Herb Container Helps Keep Fridge Veggies Fresh
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets
Anna Søgaard's Cabinet on Wheels Emphasizes Mobility in the Everyday
Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes
The Peterest Team is Crowdfunding for the 'Peterest' Litter Box
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Compostable Takeout Containers
Good Start Packaging Launches a New Range of Takeout Containers
Sustainable Modern Tabletop Smokers
Guillaume Bloget Designs the Cloche Table Smoker
Compostable Fruit Snack Packaging
The Park2Natural Packaging is Being Used by New Forest Fruit
Sustainable Chemical Refill Centers
The Friendly Chemical Co. Launches its New Refill Stations
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Rustic Metal Garden Planters
The Elevated Corten Steel Modular Raised Bed is Durably Designed
Sustainable Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Unveils Its New Compostable Wooden Cutlery
Convenience-Focused Salad Jars
Gardencup Has Debuted the Garden Harvest Salad for a Limited Time
Versatile Office Shelving Systems
Narbutas Designs the Modular Combus Shelving System
Natural Material Gardening Sets
Pallarès and Audo Copenhagen Launch the Garden Collection
Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets
Alixe Ronchi Designs the Magnetic Edition of Vipp's Bins
Unconventional Gardening Kits
The Freaky Veg Kit Grows Purple Carrots and Dark Opal Tomatoes
Rustic Industrial Valet Trays
The Puebco Recycled Steel Valet Tray Has a Rustic Finish
Sawdust Scrap Recyclable Stools
Renaud Defrancesco Designs the Briket Stool for Firewood