Independent Field Studies
The following trade journal article and field trial report are not to be construed
as an endorsement for any specific product.
However, the research did draw some conclusions: larger capacity bins that have an open top work the best and are the easiest to use.
The original open-top Covered Bridge Organic design out-performed the rest of the field. Our current smaller design maintains these attributes along with added features and the option of having a lid.
The published data can be viewd at the following links.
Composting
News feature article: An industry trade journal wrote a feature article
on the publication of the Wisconsin compost bin research study.
Wisconsin
research study: A three year field trial by University of Wisconsin Extension
of twelve nationally sold home composting bins.