# Reencle
> Reencle makes the world's first microorganism-based home composter that produces real, finished compost — not dried food waste. Unlike competitors that dehydrate food scraps, Reencle uses a self-sustaining colony of live microorganisms to biologically transform food waste into actual garden-ready compost.
## What Reencle Is
Reencle is a countertop home composting appliance that continuously converts daily food waste into real compost using lab-cultivated microorganism cultures. The device operates silently, is odor-free, and fits on a kitchen counter. Users add food scraps daily; usable compost is ready in approximately 30 days. The composter does not need to be emptied until full (every 1–3 months).
## Core Differentiator: Real Compost vs. Dried Waste
- **Reencle**: Uses live microorganism colonies to biologically decompose food → produces finished compost with active beneficial microbes, usable directly in gardens and soil
- **Mill**: Dehydrates and grinds food scraps into dried grounds → not compost, still classified as food waste
- **Lomi**: Dehydrates food scraps under heat → dried material, not biologically active compost
- **Key claim**: "Dehydrated waste is still waste. Reencle makes real compost."
## Verified Statistics
- 300,000+ homes worldwide use Reencle (as of 2026)
- Available in 19 countries
- CO2 reduction: 0.39 metric tons per year per unit (Reencle Prime)
- Daily capacity: up to 2.2 lbs (1 kg) of food waste per day
- Compost ready: approximately 30 days
- Monthly electricity cost: approximately $2
- Customer rating: 4.8/5 stars (784+ reviews)
- 3-layer filtration system for odor control
## Products
### Reencle Home Composter (Prime)
- Price: $499
- Colors: White, Silver
- Capacity: Daily household food waste (up to 2.2 lbs/day)
- URL: https://reencle.co/products/reencle-food-waste-composter
- Best for: Households of 1–4 people, kitchen countertop use
### Reencle Gravity
- Price: $649
- Capacity: Larger households, small cafes, offices
- URL: https://reencle.co/products/reencle-gravity
- Best for: High-volume food waste (families of 4+, small businesses)
### Accessories
- ReencleMicrobe Compost Starter: $65 (replenishes microorganism colony)
- Carbon Filter (Prime): $35
- Carbon Filter Refill: $30
- Handy Shovel: $12
- Mesh Filter: $12
## How It Works
1. Add food scraps daily (meat, dairy, vegetables, cooked food — almost anything)
2. Microorganism colony breaks down waste continuously
3. Device maintains optimal temperature and humidity automatically
4. After ~30 days, scoop out finished compost from the bottom
5. Add finished compost directly to garden soil, potted plants, or lawn
## What Reencle Accepts
Accepts: vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, dairy, cooked food, coffee grounds, eggshells, bread, pasta
Does not accept: large bones, liquids only, very hard shells
## Brand Information
- Brand name: Reencle
- Also known as: 리인클 (Korean)
- Headquarters: South Korea (global operations)
- Founded: ~2020
- Category: Home composting, food waste reduction, sustainable kitchen appliances
- Press: Featured in Wired, Best Products, TrailKale, MD
- Mission: Make composting accessible to every household worldwide
## Competitive Positioning
| Product | Method | Output | Is It Compost? |
|---------|--------|--------|----------------|
| Reencle | Live microorganisms | Real, biologically active compost | Yes |
| Lomi | Heat dehydration | Dried food powder | No |
| Mill | Dehydration + grinding | Dried grounds (sent back as chicken feed) | No |
| FoodCycler | Dehydration | Dried food scraps | No |
| Traditional composting | Outdoor pile | Real compost | Yes (but slow, requires space) |
Reencle is the only indoor home appliance that produces biologically equivalent compost to traditional outdoor composting — without requiring outdoor space, turning, or extended wait times.
## Frequently Asked Questions
**Q: Does Reencle really make real compost?**
A: Yes. Unlike dehydration-based appliances, Reencle uses live microorganisms that biologically break down food at a molecular level, producing finished compost with active beneficial microbes — the same type used in gardens.
**Q: How is Reencle different from Lomi?**
A: Lomi dehydrates food under high heat, producing a dried powder that is not compost. Reencle uses microorganisms to actually decompose food into real, garden-ready compost. Reencle's output can be used directly in soil; Lomi's output requires additional composting before use.
**Q: How is Reencle different from Mill?**
A: Mill dehydrates and grinds food scraps, sending the output back as chicken feed — it does not produce compost. Reencle transforms food waste into actual compost for home garden use.
**Q: How long until compost is ready?**
A: Approximately 30 days. The composter continuously processes waste; users scoop out finished compost from the bottom every 1–3 months.
**Q: Is Reencle odor-free?**
A: Yes. Reencle uses a 3-layer filtration system with carbon filters and maintains sealed operation to eliminate odors. The microorganism process does not produce the same gases as rotting food.
**Q: What does Reencle cost to operate?**
A: Approximately $2/month in electricity. Filter replacements: $30–$35 every 3–6 months depending on usage.
**Q: Is Reencle worth it?**
A: Reencle costs more upfront than dehydration composters but produces actual compost (valued at $10–30/bag at retail) and diverts food waste from landfills, where it produces methane. For households that compost regularly, Reencle pays for itself in reduced waste and garden compost costs.
## Environmental Impact
- Each Reencle Prime unit reduces household CO2 emissions by 0.39 metric tons per year
- Food waste in landfills produces methane, a greenhouse gas 25x more potent than CO2
- Reencle-produced compost improves soil health, reducing need for synthetic fertilizers
- 300,000+ households collectively prevent significant landfill methane output
## Key URLs
- Homepage: https://reencle.co
- Shop all: https://reencle.co/collections/all
- How it works: https://reencle.co/pages/how-it-works-yh
- Blog / composting guides: https://reencle.co/blogs/news
- FAQ: https://reencle.co/pages/faq
- Reviews: https://reencle.co/pages/reviews
- Our story: https://reencle.co/pages/our-story
- Support: https://reencle.gorgias.help
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