Turn Kitchen Scraps into Compost in Just 90 minutes | Nagual Review

In this video, I am going to give you a review of a machine that claims to turn your kitchen scraps into compost in just 90 minutes! This machine is called Nagual Kitchen Composter and I show how it processes food waste into a product that can even be used as chicken feed.
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[@Selfsufficientme]

G'day Everyone, I'm back on deck! Easing into it... My first video for 2022. I hope you are all optimistic and getting into it because no matter how mad it gets out there "they" can't tell you what and how to grow ;) BTW, if you are interested in learning more about the Nagual here is their Indiegogo page: www.indiegogo.com/projects/nagual-turn-home-waste-into-fertilizer-in-1-5hrs#/

[@adolthitler]

I'm thinking great for worm farms. I also think you might find one dedicated to kitchen use. Shred and dehydrate vegetables to store for later use in soups and stews. Just store the individual vegetable shreds in jars till you need them.

[@tankdud47]

it looks like an over priced dehydrator (that just runs at a higher temp)

[@drpk6514]

Hi Mark, Thanks for your video. I developed and recently produced a self-watering microgreen planter. I live in Brisbane. Would you like to test it? This is a video of what I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHrFfXhoiKxjl8U Cheers, Peraj

[@hollyjones1186]

@@adolthitler it works a lot faster than my dehydrator!

[@hollyjones1186]

@@tankdud47 it's pretty pricey.

[@cockpill]

I had a huge one of these when I was a sous chef at a university back in 2011. It would use every bit of scrap and turn it into that over night. Then the university used it on their campus farm and we got to use what they grew for special events.

[@dorisagape9768]

A Hugh one? What was the brand name? Do you remember?

[@infernaldaedra]

@@dorisagape9768 If it was at a University it was likely a Industrial machine.

[@sidneyvandykeii3169]

Definately a huge industrial machine. Possibly designed and built by the University and funded by the Universities Agricultural or Engineering departments.

[@cockpill]

I honestly don’t remember the brand. But my exec chef just had to have the newest toys. The afternoon warehouse guy took the lexans to it and dumped them. Then the morning warehouse guy emptied it and took it to the farm.

[@ssnmurtydanturty1838]

What is the cost of this unit.

[@alexreith4877]

I have been seeing ads for a similar appliance and I always feel like it's really deceptively phrased. They make it seem like finished compost but I think it could be more accurately described as PRE-compost because it hasn't been bioactively processed. Compost is not just dehydration and grinding, compost is about microbiology and mycological breakdown of organic matter into nutrients that are bioavailable directly to the roots of plants. If you took the product from this machine and added it to a real composting system, and added back some of the moisture, you could get real compost. I imagine that if you put this PRE-compost into an indoor potted plant and then water that plant, you are basically rehydrating and restarting the decomposition, which could lead to odors.

[@corithefrugalflower]

You are correct, 💯 It IS pre-compost, don't ever feed it to yr houseplants!! Until its been properly, fully composted. 👍

[@craftypam9992]

I add shredded leaves and light garden waste (chopped up using the lawn mower) straight on my raised beds as a mulch. I was thinking this might be useful for the same thing. Until I saw how much the birds like it....... the blackbirds would no doubt scoff the lot in no time! Oh well, it was just a thought!

[@sdqsdq6274]

@@corithefrugalflower hmmm i think still need a bio crew to compost it ?

[@layonthetracks]

Agreed!! I was drawn into these products from an ad I got for the Pela Lomi. Seems to be at a similar price point as this one (wayyyy to expensive for me) but has a quick mode that turns scraps into this pre-compost, a mode that breaks down bioplastics like compostable bags and utensils, supposedly, and a “grow” mode that turns scraps into something that looks much, much more like dirt. I’d be interested in how that dirt fairs compared to presumably more microbiologically and mycologically rich compost made from a more traditional method.

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

If birds love it, maybe rats and mice do too.

[@gnvw]

finally someone i can trust to actually review these compost bins. I kept getting hit with the Lomi ads

[@caterjunes3426]

There are so many things I throw out because they take too long to break down in my compost barrels. This would be a game changer. Thanks for checking this out, Mark, and for sharing your results!

[@K-Fed]

Not worth the price and ongoing costs. It's one thing to want to reduce your waste, but it's another to spend $500 USD + $50 USD / year for the privilege to do so. And these machines often release more pollution during their production than what you stand to reduce by using it. And the pollution doesn't stop after purchasing the machine because it requires power to operate, and there are consumables (filters and additives) which will make sure you never get to a point in which you're carbon [or methane] negative.

[@Zebrahead6000]

Every restaurant/cafeteria should have a number of these upscaled to an industrial size to make use of waste. They could sell the dried bio-matter to feed manufacturers and do exactly what Mark is doing here. Such a great idea.

[@tobestobes123]

Yup. Lots of half eaten dishes that just gets scraped into the bin

[@cheapcharlie7]

Such commercial devices exist.

[@TheEadeal]

@@cheapcharlie7 yeah but what are the usage rates ?

[@klarag7059]

@@cheapcharlie7 really?!

[@tombombadilofficial]

How do you think McDonald's chicken nuggets are made? lmao.

[@benthere8051]

I made my own of a sort. I took a KitchenAid disposal off of a sink I was replacing and turned it into a stand-alone food waste grinder. It works very well. It can grind food waste into microscopic food bits that compost very quickly. I'll bet that if I fed the ground waste to my quail it would become real compost in no time flat. I've been tempted to make a digester that would stir its output into 20 to 50 gallons of fertilized water while aerating it for quick conversion.

[@wonderwonder30]

I’d be interested to know how you set this up?

[@imapip6313]

Very, Very clever 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@benthere8051]

@@wonderwonder30 I left the disposer attached to the sink I was replacing. I made a stand to support the sink and set it up next to an outdoor faucet. It requires quite a bit of water while grinding the food. I caught the output of the disposer in a 5-gallon bucket. I poured the contents through a filter to get rid of the excess water.

[@ericarose3486]

That’s brilliant!!

[@stevew6138]

Thanx Friend, that's the best idea so far this year.

[@peterrhodes7001]

I love this product. It condenses the waste, I have no fruit flys hovering around the compost in the kitchen and when I’m ready to feed the worm farm, I ferment a bucket load before adding it to my worm farm. They go ballistic. For my home kitchen composting, it’s been a real bonus and worth the investment.

[@adammeade2045]

Hey Mark, I’m from the Gold Coast and I love your videos, your puns and your creativity👏🏻 I’m looking forward to the time when this kind of thing is commonplace in the kitchen, helping more and more people become self sufficient - even in smaller living spaces🏘

[@oo2454]

would love to see a comparison in growth from plants fertilized with storebought compost vs. nagual compost

[@Tsuchimursu]

I don't think it's fair to call dried shreds compost

[@thematrix3663]

I think if one puts some molasses and water mix and cover it to sweat, it would break down further and be useful and have enough organisms to qualify.

[@SupahGeck]

Depending on how big the garden bed was and how long before you planted into it it might have time to break down into something usable by the plant. Especially if it was incorporated into the beds in the fall. Otherwise it just saves you time in your real compost bin by "predigesting" everything. Admittedly it's a niche product, but I bet the worms would love it.

[@Kreygore]

Me too

[@warrenhoward]

@@SupahGeck Too dry for the worms to eat, I would think. And if you have worms (as I do), why on earth would you spend money on something like that in the first place. While we still have coal burning power stations these machines are anything but sustainable.

[@garden_geek]

I’ve seen similar products to this advertised before and I’ve always been extremely skeptical based on their use of the word “compost”. To me, this isn’t compost. Compost implies active soil biology in my mind. This is ground and dehydrated food scraps. Obviously there’s still uses for this product but I think calling it a composter is disingenuous by the manufacturer. I just use a plastic bowl without a lid and take out my kitchen scraps daily. No mold or gnat issues.

[@brucecarter8296]

yeah, it's just more planet ravaging capitalism

[@twimper]

Yep, it's greenwashing.... 'your being echo friendly'... no you just used more energy to cry and cut up the waste when you could have just thrown it in a compost bin or buried it in ya flower/veg beds.

[@kina7128]

Compost also need 'brown' materials to speed up the breaking down process. This is where the "dehydrated food scraps" will come in handy. Don't just shoot it down as a gimmick. If you, like I, live in a small yard space where there's hardly the place for a compost bin, something like this gadget would definitely work. In our hot WA weather, the little counter bin for vegetable scraps only spells disaster- flies lay eggs in them. By using this gadget, waste is reduced, rather than being chucked in the bin.

[@brucecarter8296]

@@kina7128 maybe if you put a lid on your food scrap container, it would keeps flies out. just an idea

[@kina7128]

@@brucecarter8296 I DID, but the kids were constantly knocking it ajar when working on the countertop. Even with the lid on, we were plagued by ants also. This gadget could be a winner in our household. Happy gardening! 🙂

[@kenbred46]

Here is my personal review of these Kitchen "Composters" They do what they were designed to do and are very good at reducing food scraps in the kitchen. But, it is a food grinder and dehydrator. It’s heating and grinding which kills the bacteria and microbes, that are the beneficial part of good compost . You can put the end result in your yard. But, unlike regular compost, it lacks microbes to create available food for plants. If you are wanting good rich compost for your garden beds, this is not what you are looking for. It’s a gigantic waste of money and electricity.”

[@zeroize852]

I've been waiting for a product review from someone experienced in other composting methods. Thank you and i'm off to order mine!

[@chococat9685]

I've been using this for a while. Vitamix makes one, and I got it as a Birthday present. I love it! The bugs and flies were annoying, and so was the smell of the old compost. Plus I hated to go outside when it was cold or dark. I just chuck all the daily scraps in before I go to bed, and in the morning I have food for my garden, it's great!

[@RM-gy8is]

What’s the name for the Vitamix one? What do they call the one you use?

[@kellymetz4869]

@@RM-gy8is I have the Vitamix version. It's called a Foodcycler

[@helicart]

Pasted from Nagual website's FAQ's page " Is there anything that cannot be processed? Do not process large and hard objects such as beef bones, pork bones, and shells. It affects the life of the processing container and may damage the main body. "

[@piglet4654]

I was reasonably impressed with the combination dehydrator/grinder until I saw you feeding the chickens. That totally sold it for me! It's not a bad price for what it does. You can easily pay that for a good quality blender or kitchen mixer. Alas, recent inflation has curtailed my spending to the point that this would now be considered a luxury item for me. Thank you for reviewing it. I have shared the video as I love the concept.

[@tinayc9330]

thank you for making a review like this, there is not so many reviews made for this kind of composting machine. this would be good for people living with limited space. like us.

[@AddictOfLearning]

I feel like if you have the space, I would go the old fashion route and throw it in the compost like normal. This thing is basically a cooker and dehydrator that will cook out a lot of the nutrients that is found in the food scraps. If you want to spend ~$350 for that, buy a cheap dehydrator and blender. It will probably work out just as good.

[@krazed0451]

It's a great idea, but it's not $500 great.

[@mybootscamewithoutstraps]

Every one of these concepts want that much and it’s goofy as hell. They seem to struggle to realize that it’ll be years to make up the cost in terms of ROI on the compost.

[@robertkajor3774]

Yea nice thing but to pricey for me

[@gwi8373]

Ok how to make this with a hammer and nails

[@terryl.9302]

Exactly. I can wait a few weeks, do it in a garbage can w/ a simple inoculant.

[@prophetesskim7282]

I absolutely love your channel!!! I am doing my research while our house is being built and you have taken the fear out. If nothing else you make me laugh with your humor. Now I am ok with knowing I definitely will make mistakes but it’s ok. I have been watching you videos all morning long! Thanks for all your videos. Pleeeeaasssseeee!!! Keep them coming they are so informative

[@mygardenclassroom345]

Thanks for sharing Mark. Good to have you back, would love to see a garden tour of what you've got growing at the start of 2022!!!!

[@charlie-jay]

I saw that onion early on and thought, "I'd plant that!"😄

[@evilstormgnat]

Damn guys this is greenwashing pure and simple. A properly managed compost pile doesn't smell. I can see the value in grinding down your waste small so it composts faster, but a blender suffices. If you live in dry climates you WANT some moisture in your pile. You don't need an energy-intensive (and is your electricity renewable, or natgas, or coal?) plastic device to do what will happen naturally anyway.

[@rhasani4372]

i am living in a house with 237 Units. This would be the perfect way for each household to prep their kitchen waste for composting it. Personally i could easily transport it to my little piece of land and use it in the garden. So, thanks for that introduction !!! Thanks Mate !

[@CeeTee380]

I love this concept, I’m getting one! I just moved to a small house with a small yard and I think this gadget would be perfect for my needs since the city does not collect compost and I don’t really have space for a barrel composter. Thank you for sharing.

[@capicuaaa]

Do you not realize this is a bloody scam?! You can do Bokashi or Takakura or vermicosposting! Shame on this guy for selling a scam for a buck!...

[@scott1lori282]

buy a $5 blender at a yard sale.

[@berthaibarra1471]

I'll try it out, I've been wanting to get something like it because I don't want the regular compost process: the flies, the smell... this is something I can definitely give a try. Thank you for sharing the link to the Nagual.

[@julicaru4812]

Thanks Mark, gunna get one I think , I’ve been so over the “slops “ I’ve just been binning the scraps, I’ll go have a look now All the best Jules

[@upat65]

So glad Mark got around to reviewing these thing. I’m thinking of getting one and it’s nice to get the opinion of someone I can trust. 👍🏽

[@mikelabelle420]

Thank you so much for this and all your videos. I've been frustrated with what to do with my kitchen scraps every night because there isn't a lot but more than I want to throw away. This seems to be the perfect solution because I could use it every night and do something with the material every morning. So awesome that there isn't a smell which would definitely be a negative. Checking on ordering one right now. Again I really appreciate all the info you share and have used other tips I've learned from other videos of yours. Keep it up. Cheers!

[@lolitachildress-shay2168]

Love it. I just recently started my first compost experiment in a cardboard box. That was very informative, I'll be looking into it. I must say I enjoyed watching the chickens trailing along side of you. Thanks for getting into it.

[@peebee47]

They surely knew it was scrap time. They were in the ring before you were there with the food!

[@Hevynly1]

I'd buy one so fast if it were more in the $500 or under range. It seems like a fantastic product for gardeners who don't have the option of larger scale composting, like myself. I have so much waste I could be doing good things with, but alas, that price is pretty steep.

[@Berkeloid0]

When I look on the page it says it's AU$484

[@scoobysnax4564]

It said $350 when I looked

[@zk.13]

How much was it?

[@tamelini]

Yes me too

[@CitizenAyellowblue]

@@zk.13 350

[@sorchaOtwo]

There's another model offer here in the U.S. that appears to process stuff into more soil-like components, LOMI, not that I can afford it at this juncture. I was glad to see your video reviewing this kind of product, and your observations were helpful.

[@chrisriley3768]

I think it's a great idea. I like the fact it "speeds" up the process by breaking down the product instead of course scraps waiting to be broken down naturally. I also like the idea of preventing fruit flies and smells. I'll be buying one

[@MultiEldridge]

Looks like a fantastic idea for those with money to spare. It's a bit on the pricey side for me, personally. Still. Great concept.

[@syd5604]

that’s what i thought. i looked it up & there’s a $50 one from lowes. i haven’t done much research into it yet tho

[@ericmccullar2274]

Speaking for my compost bin. Looks yummy. This also gives us the option to add nutrients that may be lacking or are specialized to a species.

[@rebekahdavis5935]

This sounds awesome!! I would have loved this when I lived in my little studio apartment but I also like the idea of re using it as chicken feed. I hated dealing with slimy stinky compost. I've been wondering about these since I saw their ad. I'm glad you did a review :)

[@christopherpcline]

Compost doesn't stink unless it's anaerobic, hot garbage made by this machine will smell even worse.

[@food4thought261]

I dreamed of this type of quick composting about a year ago really cool to see it working in real life. Thanks

[@wazza9089]

I think this is perfect for suburban gardeners, even larger property owners like Mark would find this useful. Cant believe im only just hearing of this product.

[@lorenzoblum868]

This product is a blatant example of more greenwashing. This toy is more plastic, more trash added to the pile... Why not let time do the job? Btw, the carbon /toxicity footprint of the military industrial complex WAZZZZZZZZA?

[@Guerrilla727]

@@lorenzoblum868 Actually seething

[@sockpuppetqueen]

@@lorenzoblum868 if you live in an apartment, you almost certainly don't have room to get a compost pile large enough to even hot compost, and no room to store cold compost for the years it would take to break down. Not everyone wants a worm bin inside their studio apartment. And I've never once seen an apartment that collected green waste to be taken to the city compost program, if there is one. Maybe this is greenwashing, I'm not sure what exact resources go into manufacturing or running it, but it certainly isn't being used by anyone with the ability to compost normally. For anyone living in a small space, a product like this this is the difference between food waste going into a landfill, or being put to use in a potted plant.

[@lorenzoblum868]

@@sockpuppetqueen I haven't bought a garbage bag in decades. I avoid purchasing stuff with ridiculous amounts of packaging and yet I manage to bring all my biodegradables to the appropriate place daily to avoid fruit flies and such....

[@sockpuppetqueen]

@@lorenzoblum868 okay? You have to be aware that you're in an extreme minority, and almost no one else is currently on that level. Again, this isn't being marketed to people who are going to stuff all their food waste in an old bread bag and then walk it to a community compost pile. If you're willing and able to do that, then just do it? This product isn't for you. It's for people who are going to keep throwing their food waste into their trash can, and ultimately a landfill, unless a similarly easy option is presented to them.

[@Gigi-ty2jy]

I would love to see more with regards to how well plants do when this is applied vs compost produced in the regular way and what happens when water is applied in those situations. With the growing cost and reduction in quality of everything feed related I would buy it for the fact I could feed it to the chickens as scratch. I also love that it eliminates the nasty kitchen scrap bin. Though so much good comes of it it's not always pleasant to deal with. Seems like a fantastic product and one we could benefit greatly from!

[@HerrSurIix]

If you have like 3 people living together, you'd already need multiple composters, because the compostation process takes months. Because of that, you'd need a lot of space in the garden just for compostation. This machine manages to make (I presume) dry, chopped nearly compost, that can be already used for plants. The small bits will most likely still need to compost, but that can be done while plants are growing in it.

[@APlus-qx7no]

^^^ I would love to see a video on this too.

[@kimzsewing3917]

Looks like an awesome idea been researching this type of machine for sometime . Found them a bit expensive so far …… great video thanks 😊

[@tsmall07]

I never would have purchased one before this video, but a thumbs up from you piques my interest.

[@idiotbox1981]

It's not exactly cheap - website says $350 USD. It seems like this thing bakes and shreds - could the same process be done in an oven and then food processor?

[@frankeckhardt3655]

Sure, but not without bad smell.

[@lorenzoblum868]

This is a blatant example of greenwashing. Any bucket can do the trick. I personally reuse EVERY packaging for my trash. Haven't bought a garbage bag in decades. And to avoid fruit flies, a daily walk to the appropriate place for biodegradables. REDUCE, Reuse, Repair, Redistribute, Ride (a Real bicycle), Replant, Reconsider, Recycle, Rejoice....

[@cloverhighfive]

haha I just put my scraps in a blender with water and spread it around. I just have a tiny backyard with flowers. I let the slugs and the bugs have fun with it. And even just this very lazy gesture made a huge difference! who knew lol

[@lightbeu]

Thank you, thank you! I take all scraps put in blender pour into soil, allow soil to sit for a bit before utilizing, a machine that would provide the ease of creating my own fertilizer sounds like a win win!!

[@donutcarrotall3258]

One minute in and I had a grin on my face. Mark youre the man! Love your videos and energy. 😄

[@mostuniquemary]

Hope you and the family are doing well! Staying optimistic in this mad world. I have been seeing something similar being advertised on KZbin here is the USA but under a different name. Interesting concept, especially for those unable to do a "traditional" composting setup.

[@laurapember2300]

Sounds bloody brilliant to be honest, I might actually look into one! Since I'm working and also a postgrad at uni I only get to emptying scrap bins maybe once or twice a fortnight. Aussie summers certainly don't help the speed at which the smell starts escaping or bug activity becomes noticeable. The quiet running sound also is a huge plus for when I'm studying at home.

[@christopherpcline]

Clearly not a postgrad in physics...think about how much energy is wasted in this process and you're actually creating MORE methane because you're using energy that you wouldn't otherwise. If it seems revolutionary, it probably is clever marketing and not an actual genius idea, this has been tried for well over a decade in many iterations and will never make sense because of the inefficiency of drying wet food scraps and the electronic waste created.

[@jonniricard5383]

I think this us a great product for people who do not have yards or areas for proper composting. There is a time and place for this product. Thank you for the review!

[@godseaker220]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I have been very curious about this product. It is good to see that it works well.

[@MachinaOpus]

All my kitchen scraps go straight to the chickens. For the volume of compost I make, kitchen scraps are a drop in the bucket. When I watched this, I just kept thinking it might be nice as a food dehydrator.

[@dylanzrim3635]

It would reduce how often you go put a handful of scraps or a stinky bucket into the compost outside though. For some it’s easy cos the bin is right there, but mines borderline “get the utv”

[@breakingburque2200]

I’ve seen huge versions but never anything this compact. Thank you for sharing.

[@DensityMatrix1]

I need the huge version.

[@ajc7295]

Do you know where you can purchase a larger version?

[@lorenzoblum868]

Greenwashing = schizophrenia

[@martacipriani3576]

Breaking Burque@ , me too, I need a huge version , any info about it?

[@joby8538]

This machine looks to be a winner that I will have to check it out when I get to that point. I have info saved for the future. Thank you Mark.

[@silentnoise9047]

I really like the idea of the Nagual. As a beginner gardener I am also trying to get my family into gardening or at least understanding the process of what I am doing. When it comes to composting, I would not mind dealing with a scraps bin with potential negative side effects such as smells and potential flies. Though I know my family won't like that idea without giving me a headache about it. This could help them ease better into the process of composting! Thank you for this review! 👍🏾

[@buckaroobonzai2909]

I think a pro tip when it comes to flies is to start mopping your floors by putting a splash of mint oil in the mop bucket each time, or using mint castille soap, or even just mint shampoo with mint oil. Flies really really do not like mint and they will stay away. ANd no, a little bit of mint won't make your house smell like mint. You also won't have a minty/soapy film, and if you do get one, fine... just don't use mint each time you mop. Use mint when the flies show up. You can also grow mint all around your house. It grows like a weed, and you can let it grow into your regular grass and then just mow it after it gets established for a few years. You can also boil the mint and make brown minty water to mop with. All of those things will help reduce mice, flies, and mint plants will attract bees and some studies suggest they will keep bees healthier and reduce the diseases they get since mint is supposed to be antifungal and antiviral.

[@Dan-bj1kx]

Great review thank you. With massive issues with flies and ants in our kitchen, this is definitely something to explore.

[@saidelatorre5044]

I would loooooooove to try one! I cook everyday and I have a lot of “scraps”left over. I stoped collecting scraps for composting because it does stink and it does attract small pest and there is only so much stock I can make. So the thought of being able to make compost every day is EXTREMELY appealing to me. Thank you for all of your videos and all the hard work you put into them. They are all so genuine, helpful, and inspiring. Many blessings and abundance to you and your family this year!!!

[@hitreset0291]

If you have lots of "scraps" then try a Hungry Bin worm composter. Simple to use, no shifting trays. Once the worms have bred up it does a tonne of scraps. Plus the worm wee at the other end for the potted plants and veggie garden.

[@saidelatorre5044]

@@hitreset0291 That sounds awesome! I will look into that, thanks 🙏

[@TheObsessiveGardener]

I just ordered one. Your video made me feel alot better about my purchase. Thank you for the review.

[@woutervandenbosch8161]

What a brilliant machine! I dry my kitchen scraps and then put it in to a koffie grinder. This machine does both!! Brilliant!

[@theresasaenz6008]

I love it, this is definitely something I would love to have.

[@suzieq2268]

This is the first winter that I am not composting between the months of November and February. 😔 My family expressed that they couldn't stand the scraps composting odors which I collected in a bucket beneath the kitchen sink. The snow is too deep to empty the scraps out daily in the distant garden. I did see this composting machine as an option, but I thought perhaps that the beneficial microbes would possibly be killed off. On the other hand, composting has worked so well for me that it feels almost like a sin to throw away any scraps. I am thrilled that I have a better understanding from your video as to how this machine could be beneficial. I will continue to research on it a bit more.

[@juusoblomqvist363]

A more sustainable solution, is to make a insulated composter somewhere near your paths you keep anyway clear of snow. With the right ratio of dried carbon rich material to kitchen scraps keeps the composter odour free.

[@heidilady]

So glad to see your review. Would love to compost, but in the city we have had a surge of rats and I am concerned about composting outside. This totally seems ideal. Thanks mate!

[@bsweat9230]

I love this. My grandchildren aren't around to help me turn the compost pile, so this is great for me. If I can afford it I will get it.

[@KiwiKoNZ]

Awesome video Mark! I watched my 1st video of yours two days ago, and now I’ve nearly watched them all … I love it because I’m an amateur gardener myself, and I’m growing my own tomatoes and avocados with guidance now. Keep up the awesome work neighbour, cos I’m definitely a new subscriber! 🪴👈😎👍✨

[@YH-cl4ci]

I love the idea of these food composters. I've been looking at the Vitamix composter to help process food scraps in winter. Didn't think about using it as chicken scratch, might help me make my decision though.

[@nemobla1]

as someone who lives in an apartment with a small garden i love this for my raised beds, seems like it could ass some great nutrients for the small stuff im growing each year in stead of having to buy a sack of compost each year

[@bobbiejay2085]

I love this. Currently living in a highrise apartment and our local community garden stopped kitchen waste collection during Covid. When I had my own food garden I often used to blend my scraps before digging into my garden beds. Whole scraps were just dug in. Bonus was guaranteed pumpkins 🎃

[@judyhowell7075]

And earthworms

[@ShaneJMcNair]

I can see this being very practical for the urban container gardeners where space and time is of importance.

[@Zaagvis]

i can see how a gun is usefull if being quiet is important

[@ashyslashy5818]

SLAVE LABOR BUILT THIS MACHINE IN EVIL COMMUNIST COOF CREATING CHINA....IM VERY SAD DISAPPOINTED IN YOU.IT COULD HAVE BEEN JUST AS EASY TO BUY Vitamix MADE IN AMERICA....

[@melissac3313]

I live in a cold climate with lots of snow. Going out to the compost bin to dump scraps is not always easy to do. This may be my answer to composting and giving the chickens extra scratch in the winter. I can't believe what it did to corn cobs!

[@lorenzoblum868]

Greenwashing....

[@brucecarter8296]

yeah, going out to the compost pile can be more of a chore in winter, but the bucket doesn't stink in the cold, so big deal

[@frankypreglo1167]

I missed you. Love your vibe nan. You brighten my days

[@annierodenberg2327]

Fantastic! I need one of these in my life. Thanks for sharing.

[@Shitfullafists]

Its a pretty cool for someone living in a small space. I have lots of pots but i wouldnt want a large composter outside due to lack of space and bush turkeys hahaha. Would it be efficient to slowly build up a large pot with food scraps and have it sit outside in shade while layering it with soil and processed scraps? Love your videos mate. Respect the tranparency with the review. One of the most wholesome nooks of youtube.

[@inskeepm]

Hey Mark, how about a video using this stuff for growing things? I can't have the livestock to process it but would love to use it in my gardens.

[@manuelafox5850]

I ordered a similar machine that does exactly what you said and expecting it soon enough. I got it because of the same reason you shared on your video, the stinking and sloppy bucket on the counter attracting food flies and the amount of composting we have in our small backyard. So I'm encouraged by your review.

[@christopherpcline]

Unfortunately you got scammed, these seem like a good idea until you think about all the energy that goes into making these machines and the excess energy they use to dry out the food, it's a complete waste of time and money and if you think a compost bucket stinks, wait till you start heating up all your food scraps!

[@manuelafox5850]

@@christopherpcline thanks for the comment. I will make the judgement once the item is tried. You won't know till you try.

[@christopherpcline]

@@manuelafox5850 Anyone can learn from their own mistakes but I like to learn from others mistakes and avoid making the same mistakes myself, you should try searching about these products, they’re useless, smelly and waste energy and have been tried for years, nothing about it makes any sense and the amount of energy used is unbelievable, it’s a massive waste of time, energy and resources. Nature knows how to compost, why try to bring expensive electronics into it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIm9eGChr9Gbhrs

[@zaratihoviolato]

I bought it! So far so good! I put kitchen and balcony scraps and I bury the processed material in my food plants pots or into "resting" pots with ground for the next season plants

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

I like the idea! I'm sure my chickens would like it too! It's just me so I wish they had a half size. I really try to not purchase what I call unitaskers but I might reconsider to get rid of the compost can in the kitchen. I wish them the best if luck!👍

[@ClayTortoise]

I recently moved into a 60sqm apartment in Melbourne and a compost bin is what I miss most about a house/unit. I've tried bokashi, but it too often fouls and smells rancid so I've settled on freezing my scraps and routinely taking them to my parents. I would be super interested in trying this, but at nearly $500 its a bit of a risk - especially seeing as the local council is considering a system for green waste collection.

[@sarahgirlsunicorn]

Thank you so much for sharing! That looks like an amazing option for people in small apartments!!!

[@NinjaLlamaPlays]

The fact you can make chicken feed with this is really what I'm interested in, I would love a larger version of these to get a nice stock of chicken feed to help fill out what I normally feed them. Save a ton on buying that.

[@justabeaver4442]

G’day! I think this device is well done. However, there are several ways to make it better. Cut pieces into smaller bits. This way the machine doesn’t have to work as hard, cutting electricity down. You could add an extra step that might help and that is, using a grinder afterwords to further the process, in most cases. Another alternative would be to dry your scraps in an oven and then grind them. Great work you are doing, my friend.

[@b111l]

Hi Mark, I've been attempting several ways to make my own organic compost, but this machine sounds really super to do the job quickly. I would certainly like to own one if it suits my Budget.

[@farmerboy2194]

You have given this a good old fashion Aussie go. Love it mate

[@trinity5842]

Thank you for your review of this project! It's a great idea!

[@benschram]

I have two compost bins but having one of these units would help so much with breaking down the material faster. I imagine you could even use this processed stuff as a basic mulch for small plants etc. They are rather pricey but it could very well be a good investment.

[@abdulmelin753]

It would be interesting to see the processed scraps used as a topdressing, to know what happens when the stuff gets rehydrated. Will it still attract fruitflies etc. In this context I would also like to know to what extent processed seeds will still be fertile.

[@rachaelpadte2748]

Hey Abdul. I've been using the Vitamix version of this composter for a few years now. I really love it for living in a small place. I've used it as a topcoat before and there are some pros and cons. It doesn't rehydrate, attract flies, or smell. However it can form a sort of mat on top of the soil. I recommend mixing it in with soil/dirt so it doesn't form clumps on top of the soil. To the question about seeds. It gets quite hot in there so I have never had a seed still grow afterwards. Hope it helps!

[@mystique8179]

Or even put underneath mulch at least the fruit flies won't get to it.

[@plat2716]

Won't the heat kill any seeds?

[@Growing_Unapologetically]

@@rachaelpadte2748 if I were to just throw food scraps into my dehydrator and then pulse it in my food processor is it basically the same thing? I like this concept for small spaces but saving money by using what I already have would be more up my alley.

[@lettienugent]

I’d be VERY interested. I like the aspect of getting close to compost so easily, for my tiny garden.

[@CAwildflowers]

Looks like a great help for people in apartments and condos who grow patio plants, where space is limited and any kind of odor outside would be an issue with HOA’s and/or neighbors.

[@tracylf5409]

My idea isn't as high-tech, but it works pretty darned well. I do have a compost barrel which you turn as well as a small compost pile in the back corner of the garden. I found a large food processor at the op-shop ($10) and use that for my scraps. I keep my benchtop bucket, but chop regularly to add to both.

[@gigetvillafranco4225]

Very Interesting. Would buy one, based on your demonstration, to use on the farm. Thank you.

[@dorisagape9768]

Let us know how the farm is doing with your new toy.

[@jenniclark1064]

I think it could be a great way for people with limited space for a compost bin.. love that the chickens love it so no waste there.. I like it 👍

[@Jimjolnir]

Only thing I would like to see is an update after 6 months or so. Your content is always appreciated. Keep at it Marky boy! My Mom (and I) would love such a device. She knows I like to keep kitchen scraps for composting, but I'll be honest, I often forget to take the bag (which then attracts fruit flies) to the compost heap, and she chucks 'em! It looks like this machine would be a great help. And, I'm surprised at some of the items you've composted; bread, tea bags, bones. I've never composted such items, as bones don't disappear fast enough, bread moulds, and tea bags are synthetic (as far as I'm aware)...

[@ununuh]

Thank you for your review! I have one on order and I was having second thoughts. Mainly because we have land and several outdoor compost piles already. I wanted something to handle the kitchen waste but was wondering if this was overkill. I like your idea about giving it to the chickens. And now I’m looking forward to its arrival!

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

I guess you got it by now. Are you pleased with it? Would you recommend it?

[@Krylon103112]

I like the idea it, looks very good, and I like the idea of being able to make compost/dry food. The $700 price tag seems out of most people's reach. If they marketed as a at home pet/chicken food maker it might interest people as well.

[@LSinclair]

I like your kitchen, Mark. It’s clean and pretty and everything’s in close proximity. I say continue to save your money ❤. I Love this video and it’s impressive to me you’re not receiving any compensation for it. Thank you, as always!!!

[@debramoss2267]

We have a small house and small garden and have wanted to compost but just have no room, we live on an estate and it would cause trouble for the neighbours, especially with rats and other vermin. This seems to be the perfect solution! Thanks!

[@clarissathompson]

My city just did a test group over the last year, distributing a similar product, to look into integrating this kind of tech into our municipal disposal system. They just did an article in our local newspaper about it. I intend to suggest this device as an alternative to the one used in the local test group as this company is from the same Province as I live in and feel supporting local industry is important. Thanks for the review!

[@bigbyron7695]

Loved the video. I have an ok sized backyard with a small vegi garden, I also have a tumble compost which often gets sloppy and filled with fruit flys. Thank you for bringing this to my attention I will have a look.👍

[@Lanthanideification]

Every time you add green waste to the compost tumbler, add brown waste. The easiest thing is shredded paper and cardboard.

[@ericmccullar2274]

I use a old cast iron bathtub. Best compost bin ever. Those tumble bins are basically fermenters. Compost needs to off gas. I dont get a lot of fruit flies. I get black soldier flies. Which are way cooler and do work. These machines would omit mold in your bin and kill the fly eggs before they hatch. Looking at the end results. It looks ready to go right in the dirt as food. Idk if compost is the right word for what it produced. Processed compost flake product is more accurate. Which is probably good pet food when handled properly. Bet his chicken didn't leave a speck. Especially when you can add meat to it.

[@corithefrugalflower]

I have been experimenting myself in a rudimentary way with composting in a ceramic pot with a rubber seal around the lid. Its been partially successful, but it takes a long, long, time. I assisted the process back in the summer by putting the pot in the blazing summer sun. I more recently placed it in the outside to briefly freeze in the winter. At one point I had to seal the pot in a plastic bag to keep the fruitflies at bay. Since its been nearly a year, so I look fwd to adding it to my spring plantings! But if I had one of these machines to do it in a fraction of time, that would be amazing!! 👏

[@D4.4]

We have been talking about this contraption since we first saw your video and have now ordered one via your link. We are looking forward to it arriving and getting cracking with it.

[@ChibiQilin]

It seems to me from this video like this has a lot of practical applications for gardeners and chicken keepers, but very little use for city folk, which seemed to be the primary target based on marketing and what I had heard of it before. It advertises itself as a composter, but it doesn't seem like it is; it's just a grinder and dehydrator. In fact, from my understanding wet material is better than dry material for composting, so it seems intuitively that dehydrated material would take longer decompose, unless you ground it down into a powder. I could be wrong about that. Energy efficiency claims are dubious. There's no specific numbers broken down on their indiegogo, and the "cup of coffee" claim seems to derive from a testimonial. They do make the claim that "Running Nagual 2 times/ week for a year uses less than a refrigerator" but that is a very poor comparison that is also very ambiguous. What kind of refrigerator, and under what conditions? Over how long a period of time? Refrigerators are continuous use, is 2 times a week a realistic use-case compared to 24/7 refrigerator use? Also, refrigerators are notoriously efficient to run, particularly with certain types. Furthermore, the refrigerator claim and the "cup of coffee" claim directly conflict if we use average numbers of consumer products. A cup of coffee takes extremely little energy. Breaking it down, coffee makers come out to roughly 0.03 kWh per cup of coffee, whereas their claim of 1/10th comes out to 0.488 kWh, assuming the average fridge consumes 150 kWh per year and assuming that their claim of twice a week for a year is 1/10th a refrigerator is true. It seems then that a cup of coffee a day for an entire month consumes as much energy as using Nagual twice. WHICH MAKES SENSE. How can you heat something and grind it up for an hour and a half straight, and have less energy consumption than a cup of coffee? That makes no sense. A drip coffee machine simply converts electricity to heat to boil water. It is extremely basic, and is one of the most efficient uses of heat. How does 5 minutes of heating water consume as much energy as 1.5 hours of heating and powering a grinder for a month? That claim is wild.

[@tnijoo5109]

These are really really good points. It’s too bad it’s not a better solution for city dwellers. I think for anyone who can compost naturally, they should do that instead. I also wonder about the quality of compost the machine makes compared to regular compost.

[@lathiat]

General criticism of the Breville one is that it uses a lot of power and needs expensive filter replacements every 6 months. Running costs were shown to be at least $500/year. Not sure how it compares to this one.

[@abbimackenzie9136]

Oh wow this is good to know. It’s so expensive and crazy to think of a $500 per year running cost wow will not be purchasing that

[@ashyslashy5818]

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[@jacquiemouton9053]

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[@ashyslashy5818]

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[@jamesb8510]

It says 150W. At 3 hours per day, that’s only 164 kWh per year. Are those filter replacements $480 or what? Where are you getting $500?

[@scottedwards4728]

I would like to try that. I live in florida and I grew up in a vegetable garden. I look up and thank my dad for the knowledge. It's hard work sometimes but the reward is well worth it. Thank you sir.oh I subscribed to your channel so looking forward to more videos.