Reencle vs. Traditional Composting: Which Method Suits You Best?

If you're keen to reduce food waste and embrace more sustainable living at home, composting is a fantastic place to start. But with several options on the market—from outdoor garden heaps to sleek, indoor appliances like Reencle—how do you know which composting method is right for your lifestyle?

Let’s explore the key differences between Reencle and traditional composting, so you can make a well-informed choice.

🌿 Traditional Composting: Pros and Cons

 

🔧 What It Involves

• Outdoor compost bins or open heaps
• A balance of green (food scraps) and brown (leaves, paper, cardboard) waste
• Regular turning, moisture control, and months of decomposition

✅ Pros

• Low-cost and requires little tech
• Great for larger volumes, especially in gardens or allotments
• Produces excellent compost over time

⚠️ Cons

• Needs outdoor space and favourable weather
• Can take months (or longer) to fully break down
• Attracts pests or smells if not maintained properly
• Labour-intensive—requires effort and routine checks

🏡 Reencle Composting: How It Stands Out

💡 What It Offers

Reencle is an indoor electric kitchen composter that uses advanced microbial technology to transform food waste into compost in just days.

✅ Pros

• Fast and fuss-free composting
• Compact design fits easily in kitchens or utility rooms
• Odour-free and pest-proof
• Low maintenance with automatic operation
• Works year-round—regardless of UK weather

⚠️ Cons

• Higher upfront cost compared to a DIY compost bin
• Best for food scraps only—not suitable for bulky garden waste

❓ Which Composting Method is Right for You?

✅ Go with Traditional Composting if:

• You have a garden or access to an allotment
• You enjoy outdoor, hands-on projects
• You need to process larger volumes, including garden waste

✅ Choose Reencle if:

• You live in a flat or have limited outdoor space
• You want a quick, clean, and simple food waste solution
• You value convenience, speed, and an odour-free system
• You want to compost consistently, all year round

🔄 Why Not Use Both?

Some households successfully use both composting methods:

• Reencle for everyday kitchen scraps indoors
• Outdoor compost bins for garden waste, leaves, and bulkier material

It’s a practical, flexible approach to composting—supporting a more circular, low-waste lifestyle whether you're in a city flat or countryside home.