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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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
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
Resealable Fast Food Buckets
KFC Bucket Ware is a Microwave-Safe, Freezer-Friendly Container
Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems
The Conceptual BalconyFarm POT Can Be Set Up Anywhere
Home-Compostable Coffee Cups
Starbucks is Rolling Out a New Hot Cup & Lid in Select Markets
Gamified Compost Bins
The Smart Palm Bin Awards Badges for Food Waste Reduction
Waste-Free Dishwasher Pods
Nellie's Clean Introduces Dish Cubed—a Sustainable Dishwasher Pod
AI-Enabled Recycling Bins
SmartSort Bins Appropriately Dispose of Out-of-Home Waste
AI-Powered Kitchen Waste Robots
The Wonvita W-Robot Creates Quality Compost in Two to Eight Hours
Eco-Friendly Waterless Composting Toilets
Harvest Moon Introduces the Luna Compost Toilet
Compostable Tea Pods
Mad Tea's Tea Pods Break Down Without Leaving Behind Microplastics
Ambient Energy Harvesting Planters
This Hydroponic Planter System Encourages Interaction
Capacious Collapsible Carts
The 'Lawn Chariot' Lets You Haul Gear, Snacks and Yourself In Comfort
Compostable Coated Paper Packaging
Metpack and BASF SE Partnered for Home-Compostable Packaging
Compact Electric Composters
Minix Efficiently Tackles Household Food Waste
Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging
This HUID Compostable Packaging Concept is Made with Onions
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
Compostable Cafe Cup Lids
These Tim Hortons Coffee Cup Lids are Being Tested in P.E.I.
AI-Powered Recycling Systems
The Conceptual 'Binko' Recycling Machine Automates Sorting
Garden-Inspired Functional Seed Boxes
Atelier Matic Debuts Possibilities from a Small Garden
Mini Mess-Free Garden Units
The LinnéGarden Vertical Hydroponics Garden is Self-Watering
Removable Plate Shelving Systems
The Gere Multifunctional Crockery Shelf by Florian Beser is Chic
Air-Circulating Laundry Racks
This Clothes Drying Rack Concept by Seungbin Lee is Stylish
Design-Forward Countertop Herb Vases
Lettuce Grow Debuts the Counterstand and Expands Inn Costco
Automated Kombucha Brewing Appliances
The 'KOMBU' Kombucha Brewer Has Dual-Stage Fermentation
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
Marine Plastic Planter Pots
The POTR Ocean Pot Was Created with Waterhaul
Inflatable Portable Toilets
Kunrui Peng Designs the AirPot, a Lightweight Toilet Design
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
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
Durable Modular Kitchen Systems
Somer Emphasizes Durability, Longevity, and Adaptability in Design
Organic Ancient Design Furniture
The Earth To People Furniture Collection is Naturally Crafted
Compostable Fiber Tablewares
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Retail Collection is BPI-Certified
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
Compost-Turned Paint Toolkits
A Team at Virginia Tech Developed the Sustainable Painting Art Kit
Collaborative Recycling Initiatives
National Mall Introduces a Comprehensive Recycling Program
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
Modern Cannabis Grinder Sets
Honest Unveiled a New Grinder and Matching Storage Set
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Aluminum-Packaged Kombuchas
Mortal Kombucha Has Introduced Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottles
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'
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
Durable Litter Boxes
The Litter Genie Platinum Pail is a Fresh Take on Litter Disposal
Office-Friendly Gardening Systems
The LOOPO Green System Infuses Greenery into Office Spaces
Contemporary Colorful Bucket Designs
Chilewich Designs the Hachiman Bucket with Vibrant Colors
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Portable Draft Beer Kegerators
The Kombi Cool Tap Supports Five-Gallon Kegs for 55 Pours
Fresh Produce Storage Bags
Ambrosia Bags Offers a Solution to the Common Problem of Wasted Produce
Recycled Packaging Planter Pots
Tetra Pak and Keter Partnered for the Cube Planters
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
Microbial Home Composters
Reencle Gravity Launched During CES 2024
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins
The Mill Kitchen Bin Automatically Recycles Food Scraps
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Multipurpose Partitioned Packaging Designs
Inline Plastics Essentials Platter Design is Versatile
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
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
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Box Clever Presents the Caraway Kitchen Gadget Set
Food Scrap Recycling Systems
The Next Generation Mill is Faster, Smarter and Quieter
Vibrant Food Storage Solutions
Caraway Launches the Summer Food Storage Collection
Minimal Storage Tray Concepts
Ping-Lun Chung Designs the Spiral Tray Concept for Organizing
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
Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles
44th_brick Designs the LEGO Terrariums as a Set
Plastic-Free Body Moisturizers
Slo Naturals' Moisturizing Body Stick Comes in Compostable Paper
Compostable Rice Waste Packaging
TIPA Packaging is Launching a New Solution in the UK
Plant-Cultivating Home Furnishings
LG Introduces a New Planter That Doubles as a Lamp
Large Capacity Composting Facilities
Montreal Opens It's Own Organic Waste Processing Facility
Odor-Busting Waste Composters
This Compact Machine Allows For Convenient Indoor Composting
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
Urbanite Worm Compost Systems
The 'Revermi' Vermicomposter by Sam Kauranen is Easy to Use
Mini Kitchen Solutions
Caraway Launches Mini Bakeware & Mini Food Storage Sets
Demountable Wooden Retail Spaces
Architecture for London Designs Present & Correct's New Space
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Air-Purifying Litter Boxes
The WoofiGo Hidden Plant Litter Box Smartly Removes Smells
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Upcycled Vegetable Cooking Sauces
Oddbox Fights Food Waste by Repurposing Rescued Tomatoes
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Compostable Berry Packaging Materials
The Elliott ECHO Pads are 100% Plastic-Free
Zero-Waste Seedling Pots
The 'Bough Pot' by Jacob Boyd Can Be Planted Directly into Soil
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
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
Home-Compostable Beauty Pipettes
Shellworks' Compostable Pipette Consists of Plastic-Free Material
Outdoor Carbon-Free Cooking Kitchens
Andrés Jaque Designs the Transspecies Kitchen Space
Business-Friendly Efficient Composting Technologies
Emerald Ecovations Partners with Octoen
Home-Compostable Pouch Packaging
TIPA and Fresh-Lock Partnered on Flexible Packaging Solutions
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Compact Portable Toilet Designs
Joolca's GottaGo Can Be Used for a Variety of Outdoor Activities
Eco-Friendly Organized Containers
Furf Designs the Sustainable Tronco Storage for Qeeboo
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
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
Compostable Cutlery Dispensers
The Touch-Free Pressed Fiber Cutlery Dispenser is Hygienic
AI-Backed Waste Sorters
Leduc Residents Will Now Receive Postcards with AI Green Cart Insights
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
Modern Durable Trash Receptacles
Coated Outdoor Furniture Taunts Its 32-Gallon Trash Receptacle
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Storage-Friendly Foldable Ham Stands
Francesc Vilaro Designs the Foldable Jamonero
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Sustainable Modern Tabletop Smokers
Guillaume Bloget Designs the Cloche Table Smoker
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Sustainable Vertically Grown Lettuce
Coop Debuts a Vertically Farmed Lettuce with Compostable Bags
Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets
Alixe Ronchi Designs the Magnetic Edition of Vipp's Bins
Convenience-Focused Salad Jars
Gardencup Has Debuted the Garden Harvest Salad for a Limited Time
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