Reln Can-O-Worms Review

We like:

That it's fairly easy to remove finished compost; that it looks innocuous and not as ugly as some wormeries; the helpful instructions; that worms are ridiculously resilient

We don't like:

That it's shipped from Australia; pricier than some stacking wormeries; that the moisture mat rotted away quickly

SmartPlanet judgement:

Easy to use and well-designed, we think this wormery's worth a look if you're like the average Brit and chuck a third of your food into the bin -- and ultimately into greenhouse gas-creating landfill. The stacking design is easier for worm beginners than a dustbin-style one, the instructions are clear and the bundled 'accessories' (worm treat, lime mix) help to get your compost-making machine running. If the steep-ish price makes you baulk, console yourself that it's worth it for the inoffensive design -- most wormeries look plain hideous.

Scary but true: the average Brit chucks away a third of the weekly food shop. Worse still, that food waste -- veg peelings, unloved leftovers and brown-looking broccoli -- heads off to landfill and starts producing potent greenhouse gases. In other words, bad news. A good composter or wormery, however, could take that waste, turn it into free compost and help your garden grow. A wormery's main one-up over composters -- aside from the chance to play with worms -- is its speed and the ability to take cooked food. And this wormery's main one-up over rivals is its neat stacking design. Continue reading...