21 Nov No fly zone: Why a food waste disposal unit could be the smartest addition to your new kitchen
Like many local councils, Mid-Sussex have recently introduced food waste bins and caddies for residents to separate out their waste. A number of our customers, whilst supportive of improved waste and recycling management, are admitting that they are struggling with the food waste caddy in the kitchen, dealing with the food scraps, mouldy items, the inevitable odd occasion when a bag splits, and the unwelcome addition of little fruit flies taking up residence.
The great news is that there is an alternative way to handle food waste, and it’s not new; it’s been around forever, but we’ve all forgotten about it: the trusty food waste disposal unit!
A cleaner, smarter way to manage food waste
A kitchen waste disposal unit is a compact, discreet appliance that sits underneath your sink. It grinds food waste into fine particles that safely wash away down the plug hole, helping you to keep your kitchen hygienic and odour-free.
It is amazing how quickly the food caddy bins fill up in busy households. Imagine how easy it would be to just wash away the food scraps from each meal.
The benefits of a food waste disposal unit
1. No food bins with odours and fruit flies
A disposal unit removes food waste instantly, helping you keep your kitchen, odour and flies free.
2. Eco-friendly choice
We’re all trying to do better in taking care of the environment, and one change we can all make is sending less waste to landfill sites. Food waste produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas; however, many wastewater treatment plants can now convert ground food waste into fertiliser and renewable energy.
3. Space saver
The food caddies the councils supply are small enough to sit on your worktop, near your bin or dishwasher, but do you want valuable worktop space utilised in this way? A built-in food waste disposal unit slots into the cupboard under the sink, keeping your worktop clear.
How to use a waste disposal unit
It’s incredibly simple: switch it on and feed in your food scraps, and they will be broken down and disappear in seconds. Clearing up after dinner just became a doddle.
Brand in focus: Insinkerator
We trust and recommend Insinkerator as our preferred brand for kitchen waste disposals. Insinkerator offers a great range of products at different price points, featuring powerful, reliable, and quiet systems that integrate seamlessly into modern kitchens.
The Insinkerator food waste disposers tackle food waste with up to four grind stages:
1 GrindShear Ring surface delivers a dependable grind for everyday scraps
2 Shearing windows grind food waste into fine particles
3 Undercutter Disk continues to grind food particles
4. A cleansing paddle rinses the chamber walls clean of residue
Explore the full range here: Insinkerator Food Waste Disposals.
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