Pela Earth Lomi

The Lomi by Pela is a revolutionary compost machine compact enough to sit right on your countertop. It has a small profile, but it also has a sleek design that doesn’t scream that its job is to break down kitchen waste. 

At the time of writing this, Pela boasts that they have sold over 82,000 units. But what makes the Lomi so miraculous, and should you get one for your own kitchen? Keep reading to find out. 

What Is The Pela Earth Lomi

When you think of compost, you probably think of a smelly, hot pile of yard waste and kitchen scraps in the corner of your yard. Compost is often made in a simple pile or an outdoor composter. These systems can take as little as six weeks to as long as a year to create compost. The Lomi does the same job in just a few hours. 

If someone came to your house and saw the Lomi sitting on your kitchen counter, it is likely they wouldn’t even know what it is. The machine is low profile, taking up about the same amount of space as a toaster or a small slow cooker. The sleek all-white design looks clean and modern, and there is a single push-button control. 

Your first thought might be that this composter would stink up your kitchen, but surprisingly that isn’t the case at all. Thanks to the securely fitting lid and activated carbon filters, you can’t smell the Lomi at all, no matter what is inside it once the lid is on. 

The Lomi is easy to set up and operate, even easy to clean as the compost bucket is dishwasher safe. There are three compost settings for the Lomi, and with the Grow Mode, the compost created can be used in your garden or houseplants as a homemade fertilizer.

How Does It Work? 

Lomi speeds up the natural compost cycle by adding grinding, heat, and microorganisms so that you can have compost in as little as a couple of hours. 

After your initial setup with the Lomi, the very first step is to fill the bucket with kitchen scraps. Kitchen scraps can be anything from vegetable peels to plant cuttings. Depending on your family’s size and diet, you could be filling the Lomi every day, or you may take up to a week to fill it. 

Once it is filled, it is time to begin the composting. Depending on what cycle you are using, you may need to add one of Pela’s LomiPods, a proprietary mix of microorganisms that aid in the decomposition process. When operating the Lomi, it should be placed on a flat, dry surface and should not be against a wall as it needs to vest out the back. 

There are three modes to choose from when operating the Lomi. First, there is the Eco-Express mode. This mode takes anywhere between three to five hours. With eco mode, the resulting compost can be either put into a green bin, added to your outdoor compost, or tossed out. 

The second mode is Lomi Approved. This mode takes five to eight hours. Like Eco-Mode, the compost from this mode could be put into a green bin, composted, or tossed out. The difference is that Lomi Approved allows you to compost bioplastics and other compostable materials that Eco-Mode wouldn’t have time to do. 

Lastly, there is the Lomi Grow Mode. This mode takes sixteen to twenty hours and creates nutrient-dense Lomi compost for your plants. 

What Comes In The Box? 

When you first unbox your Lomi, the main thing in the box is the unit itself. The power cord won’t be attached at first, but it is in the box. 

Next is the filter medium. There are two filters on the Lomi, one on the back and one on top. Both filters are in place, but they will need to be filled with the activator carbon pellets to work properly. 

Last are the instructions and the LomiPods. The LomiPods are a proprietary mix of microorganisms used in two of the three possible compost modes. 

Pela Earth Lomi Pros and Cons

Pros

• Reduces household waste.
• There is virtually no smell. 
• It has a sleek, low-profile design that looks great on your countertop. 
• No more taking kitchen scraps outside to the compost heap. 
• The compost made from Grow Mode is nutrient-dense and great for your houseplants and garden.
• The Lomi takes almost all food scraps, meaning you can often scrape food off the plates and right into the bucket. There is very little that the Lomi cannot take, like oils and sugar. 

Cons

• There is no way to silence the notification beeps. 
• Unlike traditional composters, the Lomi can’t take cardboard.
• The Lomi can’t handle hard food waste like avocado pits and large bones. 
• There is a constant soft noise while the Lomi is operating, about at the level of a printer. 
• Expensive. The base price of the Lomi is $499. On top of that, there is a $39 subscription fee every three months for two years. The subscription covers the cost of filter medium and LomiPods. However, you may be able to find a Lomi coupon code to lessen the cost. 

Is the Pela Earth Lomi Worth It? 

We vote yes. Despite the high price point, the Lomi makes composting so much more convenient and drastically cuts down on kitchen waste coming out of the house. If you have a garden or lots of houseplants, you will always have fresh, nutrient-dense fertilizer at your disposal. 

If you already have a large outdoor composter, the Lomi can also extradite the process by breaking down food scraps quickly before it’s added to the larger pile. 

The Lomi is an excellent option for those who still want to compost, even if you live in a small apartment or just like the convenience of not having to take compost outside. 

When looking at other indoor composters, like the Lomi vs. Vitamix composter, Lomi has some features that pull it ahead of the game. Mainly that Pela Lomi can compost bioplastics and that it can create its own soil, while other composters cannot. 

Conclusion

What did you think of the Lomi? We loved the super fast composting mode that gives you plant-ready fertilizer in under a day. That’s much better than waiting months. 

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