Introduction 

According to Dena Assaf, UN resident coordinator to the UAE, UAE residents and businesses produce an average of 2.7 kilos of food waste per capita. Most of this waste ends up in local landfills or gets transported to other countries for recycling, resulting in environmental degradation and climate change. 

As a result, there’s a growing need for sustainable solutions to respond to the rapidly growing food issue, particularly in urban cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. One of the most sought-after solutions in the market is electronic composters. 

A food recycler composter is an electronic appliance that can break down organic waste, like vegetable scraps, egg shells, bread, coffee filters, etc., into a soil additive that you can use for indoor gardening. These modern electronic variants are smaller and more compact than their traditional counterparts. They occupy less space and work faster. 

Today, several electric composters are available online for residential and commercial purposes. In this post, we’ll share our most recommended picks in terms of quality and performance. 

Food Waste Suitable for Composting in the UAE

While you can compost almost any type of organic waste, you should avoid some waste types, including meat, bones, dairy products, and citrus fruit peels. The following is a list of the best composting ingredients:

▪  Bread and dough waste

▪  Coffee grounds and tea

▪   Flowers

▪   Crushed egg shells

▪  Fruit peelings (except orange, lemon, and other citrus fruits)

▪  Vegetable scraps

▪  Backyard waste (weeds, leaves, etc.)

▪  Household waste (ashes, paper filters, tissues, etc.)

6 Highly Recommended Food  Waste Composters for UAE Residents and Businesses  

1. The Waste Lab

Dubai-based, impact-driven startup that aims to create an opportunity for every food scrap to become a solution rather than a burden on our society and environment.

By offering an interactive digital platform, enabling simple, practical, customized solutions, and rewarding eco-friendly behavior, The Waste Lab will build a community of individuals and businesses that understands and practices proper organic waste sorting at source and disposal which, in turn, will be used to create healthy compost and other byproducts that benefit our local soil, local farms, local food and local jobs.

2. 2 Pela Lomi
 

Pela Lomi is one of the best-selling electric composters available worldwide, designed specifically for food scraps and paper waste (bags, napkins, packaging, etc.). The company claims it can also process bioplastics and turn them into mulch-like substances. 

The only con of this machine is its high price point. However, considering its composting quality and energy efficiency, it makes a valuable addition to any sustainable home, especially one with an indoor or outdoor garden. 

3. Nanjgel Green NG Series

Nanjgel Green NG Series offers the most versatile and powerful range of composting machines for residents and businesses. Depending on the model you opt for, you can compost between 50 and 2000 kg of waste, including different types of bones and organic waste. 

The solution is equipped with powerful sensors for real-time data (humidity, moisture, etc.) and automation. It also features a built-in heater to accelerate the process. 

4. DMS Ventures Smart Bins – Waste to Compost Machine

The Smart Bins – Waste to Compost Machine is a start-of-the-art industry-scale food recycler compost machine by DMS Ventures. This powerful, fully automatic solution is the go-to choice for many hotels, supermarkets, educational institutions, hospitals, and military bases in the UAE. It features a heavy-duty composting chamber capable of processing up to a ton of waste at a time. 

Moreover, it’s 100% odorless and noiseless and features an electronic display for better process monitoring. 

5. Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50

The Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 is a cheaper alternative to Pela Lomi. However, make no mistake. This powerful electric composter is just as capable when converting food waste into pleasant-smelling soil, including peels, chicken/fish bones, and fruit cores. The only downside is that the process takes slightly longer and uses more electricity. From a design perspective, it has a stainless steel finish and can easily blend with any kitchen appliance without taking up too much space. 

6.  Reencle Prime

If you’re looking for a smart composting solution for your home, look no further than Reencle Prime. This cutting-edge food recycler compost bin looks like a fancy recycling bin. It comes with a dedicated microbe mix containing wood pellets, risk husks, and ammonium sulfate for faster composting. It’s suitable for everyday use as it breaks down food scraps in less than 25 hours. 

In terms of features, it includes an automatic lid powered by a foot sensor. Moreover, it can hold around 3.5 gallons of waste at a time. 

Conclusion

Composting is one of the smartest ways to reduce food waste and carbon emissions. Whether you’re a resident with houseplants or a restaurant with plenty of leftovers, you can choose from our list of food recycler composters and equip them in your home or facility immediately.  

At RECAPP, we encourage UAE residents and business owners to recycle plastic bottles and other recyclables by offering a smart solution for both parties. As an individual, you can use our free service to schedule a pick-up from your doorstep on demand. 

Similarly, as a business owner, you can opt for our subscription-based program in which we deploy recycling boxes for your end-of-life products at your facility with a custom collection schedule. 

However, our ambition extends beyond recycling. We also strive to educate our clients and readers on how they can lead a more sustainable lifestyle. With that said, we hope you enjoyed this post, but make sure to do more research into the products on our list before opting for any of them.