Bought in November. Holds a LOT (19 L), takes almost anything, is silent...REALLY, you have to listen carefully when the "mixers" are moving to hear anything at all, and even then it's barely audible. This is true composting, not just dehydrating and chopping into small pieces. (I say that, based on the PROCESS used, but from what I've read, the results from ANY kitchen composter should be aged longer than they suggest). We considered the Reencle (sp?), which is highly advertised, but went with the Geme because of the larger capacity. We saw a lot of ads, and "comparison" reviews that included the reencle, but nothing on the Geme, so it was a gamble. But I feel like we WON, and SOMEONE should be reviewing/comparing this machine with the others, because people are missing out! The absolute ONLY negative is not really even negative, but just a fact: In the early days, there was a VERY FAINT odor...from the microbiota, I suspect. It wasn't bad, just not exactly pleasant, and ONLY noticeable when you opened it to put stuff in. Within a week or so (not long) it was gone. Oh, one other negative is the price...it IS more expensive. I suspect in years to come that the price might come down some, and it IS considerably larger capacity. I'm glad we chose it, anyway.Also, Geme is going to be releasing a smaller version, I guess for folks that have the counter space and not the floor space, or perhaps to offer a cheaper version? No idea. But if you're considering that, you might want to hang on for a bit and check it out!And no, I'm not being paid, and I got no "deal" from Geme, nor do they have any idea who the heck I am. I'm just a VERY satisfied buyer!I haven't emptied it as yet, so I can't review the compost itself...tho I can see the results in the machine, and the fact that it doesn't SMELL! I can't imagine it getting better than this!! It's fast, silent, odorless, and a real quality machine. If I could give it more stars, I would!

I was looking for a device to compost my cats poop, spent litter, and kitchen waste. I joked with my cats that it was time for them to stop living at home for free and pay their way. I already use other devices: Aerobin, FoodCycler, and Subpod. I wanted to separate the cats waste from the compost I use in my veggie garden. My plan was to use the cat waste only in flower beds away from edible plants.I read up on the Bokashi method. Some use this method in addition to vermicomposting for processing pet waste. I was looking to compost my cats poo using the bokashi method and then use GEME to heat treat. This device uses the aerobic fermentation method, which we call hot composting.During the fermentation, the GEME-Kobold (a heat-resistant composite microbial group) and the industrial-grade purification system can deodorize itself. If using bio-cat litter, you don't need to pre-treat it using the bokashi method and put it directly into GEME.I live in the Northern Hemisphere and must switch from composting outdoors in the spring and summer to indoors in the winter. Composting outdoors slows, and the vermicomposting worms who live outdoors in the Subpods are moved indoors for the winter to rest, eat, and produce worm castings, which will be used in the spring for starting seedlings.Of course you could dig a hole in the yard, insert a bucket with a top on, drill some holes. Once filled, you dig another hole in the yard and repeat the process. Given I live in a state with four seasons, once the ground freezes and snow take over, the only option is to throw the waste in the trash or store it until spring in an air tight container. Eau de poo, no thank you.At first the GEME worked fine, then after a couple of months it stopped processing the waste and began to pile up (see the before photo). I contacted the company. Upon reviewing my amateur photos and video, they knew what the problem was and quickly provided a solution by swapping out an old part for the new. I am one of the early users. A known defect with the first generation has since been correced and improved. It's now working again.In the past, I didn't include the cat litter. Different opinions made me cautious to add it, but a representative from the company said it was okay as long as it is bio waste. I use pine pellets. Since I live in the Northern Hemisphere, when the bin becomes full (during winter), I put the excess compost in a container to use in the spring.You may be looking at the price and asking yourself, "is it worth the cost?" I can tell you; it is worth the investment. I live in the Midwest, and my state has experienced drought the last two years. I learned by adding compost and topsoil, soil retains more water and reduces the amount of watering (I only use rain barrels). I no longer throw away kitchen waste, have reduced garbage going into the bin (less to lift), and spend less time pulling weeds out of the garden. It's been a win-win.

This product isn't worth $900 due to its excessive plastic, frequent motor jams, and scratches over time. Stainless steel would have been a better choice. It feels like low-quality materials were used to maximize the profits. The smell was also not contained, as it claims.doesnt shred the food and uses up lots of electricity so you will end up spending more on electricity as time goes on.

So far, so good, quick composting. Yet to use the by-product

I like the quickness of the product to produce compost. It’s in the garage, makes little noise. Has a faintly earthy smell when opened to add scrapes, but it’s not an unpleasant smell and I can’t smell it at all when the lids are closed. My only concern is that the bag of compost starter that was included is not available anywhere and I don’t know which one to choose when the time comes to replace it.

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Il est très silencieux, le design est bien et la machine passe plutôt inaperçue dans la cuisine. La quantité de traitement de restes de nourriture est incroyable! Les restes disparaissent souvent par le matin suivant comme par magie et c'est toujours une étrange surprise. Cela fait une bonne quantité de compost.Nous n'avons pas essayé le compost sur nos plantes alors on ne sait pas si c'est de la qualité ou quoi, mais si je me fie aux témoignages sur internet ça ne devrait pas être un enjeu. Pour nous, quand on ouvre le couvercle on sent une espèce d'odeur de sauce soya qui ne nous dérange pas. On est loin du petit bac à compost puant, gluant et avec des petites mouches d'avant! Le seul regret est qu'on ne doit pas y mettre de papier mouchoirs ou essuie-tout, mais les avantages dépassent cet inconvénient. Cher, mais extrêmement pratique. On ne pourrait plus s'en passer.

This is a great composter. It very much lives up to its claims. It plugs in out of the box and is ready to go. I needed support for a minor issue which Geme took care of in a fast and friendly manner. Thank you. Doug

I was first attracted by the description on Amazon, even though the review wasn't super good. Bought this thing and used for 2 weeks, here is my real-life experience with this expensive tool:1) It claimed you can harvest compost after 6-8 hours, but this is not true. After 14 days of continuous running the device, there are still fruit peals (banana peals, soft enough to break down and decompose, yet still there) and no sign of real compost. I am wondering if it is because the content is too dry for a proper ongoing composting, as any good compost need water. However the instruction didn't say that you should add water, only add water when you first put in the starter. while it is quite hot inside the bin while it is working, and all the content seemed quite dry.2) Everything you put in have to be cut in small pieces, 4 square centimeters, according to the chart the manufacturer sticked on the back of the lid of the bin (picture attached), I am wondering why the manufacturer didn't put this picture on their product's description section on Amazon. Anyone who really wants to try this device should read this chart first!!!3) After 10 days running or so, it started to give off odor. Not obvious, but strong enough that you can smell it once you enter the room, it smelled sour, like yogurt.4) It's a costly investment, which doesn't live up to its claim of producing good compost. The machine itself costs more than a thousand dollars, plus it uses up to 2 KW of electricity per day, and annual refill of kobold (the microorganism to keep the composting running) costs $200.5) Nature composting in warm temperature (25-40 degrees Celsius) takes about at least 3 months to complete, so manage your expectation: anything too good to be true should raise a big question mark. I just trusted that this machine has some magic to turn food waste to compost in a snap by their claim, however I was wrong.Due to the above reasons, I have to return the machine after 2 weeks' use. I am sorry but I think this is the right action to teach those manufacturers who do not want to share all the important information to prospective buyers.

Super bon produit pour une famille de 4 c’est vraiment super et ne sent pas et pratiquement pas de son. Ça vaut les sous merci