OXO Compost Bin: Stop throwing food scraps in the garbage! Designed with the home cook in mind and attractive enough to leave on the countertop, the Compost Bin stores food scraps until they can be transferred to an outdoor composter. The flip-up lid can be opened and closed with one hand. Smooth interior walls prevent food and liquids from building up and make clean up simple. The sturdy handle makes it easy to carry the filled bin outside while the contoured bottom and removable lid keep emptying simple. It’s the Little Things: At OXO, we consistently develop products that address even the tiniest of pet peeves, because we know it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. The Compost Bin was purposefully designed without an airtight seal to allow for ventilation, which prevents bacteria forming inside the Bin. Features & Benefits: Compact: Convenient size and design for everyday counter-top use Easy to use: Lid flips up for easy filling and flips down to cover Bin Easy to clean: Smooth, crevice-free interior walls prevent foods and liquids from building up Convenient: Contoured bottom and removable lid makes emptying simple Composting: Rotating handle for easy transport of waste to outdoor composter Dishwasher safe Good Tip: No need to empty your compost bin after every meal! Keep this Compost Bin on your countertop and make one trip to the outdoor composter to save time and energy. It is easy being green! OXO is dedicated to providing innovative consumer products that make everyday living easier. How do we do it? We study people – lefties and righties, male and female, young and old – interacting with products and identify ways to make them better. Our “question everything” process and relentless attention to detail uncover the best solutions for slicing, peeling, whisking, baking, stirring, washing, scrubbing, dusting, storing and organizing.