Thermal insulation shortens composting time

An insulated compost bin keeps wastes hotter for faster composting. So, are insulated bins common?

Traditional compost bins are uninsulated to cut manufacturing costs. Without thermal insulation, the bin temperature follows the daily swings in outside air temperature, resulting in irregular composting.

Thermal insulation is useful in composting

Composting is a temperature dependent process. It stalls below 5°C (40°F), is slow in the 5°C to 26°C range, and speeds up significantly above 26°C (80°F).

The temperature inside a well insulated compost bin stays much more stable throughout a day. This means thermal insulation can hold composting steadier for longer, and speed up the process due to higher temperatures.

Hot composting with insulated Bioverter

Bioverter's walls and lid are made out of a rigid foam material with good insulation properties.

Its insulation retains the intense heat released in the early stages of composting, causing a significant rise in temperature. Wastes that compost quickly such as kitchen scraps, release this initial burst of heat not long after addition. With regular kitchen waste inputs, a high temperature is maintained to achieve continuous hot composting.

An insulated Bioverter takes less time to convert your wastes into compost.