The patented design of the unit utilises a solar heating effect between the inner and outer cones to promote air circulation. This facilitates the growth of beneficial micro-organisms and the desirable aerobic digestion process.

In a healthy working cone the food waste will be covered in a blue/grey fur, this is the bacteria doing its work. While you can see the bacteria you do not need to add accelerator powder. When the level of bacteria starts to disappear add some accelerator.

Where the Green Cone is situated in a position that does not enjoy a full day of sunshine, or during long periods of cold weather, the digestion process may benefit from the application of this powder.

It is also beneficial to use the powder in the first few weeks after the installation to encourage the growth of bacteria. No other type of activator should be used though as this may kill the bacteria.

The green cone is designed to handle 1 full caddy every 1-2 days in summer months and 1 full caddy every 2-3 days in winter.

It is important to ensure the top of the basket and the bottom lip of the outer green cone are below ground level and always fully covered with soil.

The diameter of the outer Green Cone is 59cm at its base and 28cm at the lid end. The in-ground food waste digestion chamber is 42cm deep and the Green Cone stands less than 70cm above the ground.

Item Number: E6314