Customer reviews

Green Apple Compost Crock

Really love this item bought a couple for presents and they loved them too look great in my kitchen instead of the ugly brown compost bin.

Published 29 Dec 2011

Green Apple Compost Crock

Yes, the handle is a little slack, but I haven't bounced it yet. I use news paper in mine, I don't like paying for bags to throw away / compost. You can neatly tuck the edges inside! I also use paper bags that come with purchases and also some organic veg comes in compostable plastic (check the logos) It does have a few chips but a quick dab of nail varnish in an appropriate colour has sorted that. yes, the food does get a bit stuck but I am happy to wash it!!! Goes in after I have washed up to save water. Brilliant and Funky!

Published 03 Aug 2011

Green Apple Compost Crock

Love the pot - it looks great in my kitchen. One criticism, the handle is not secure. Nearly dropped it when it detached this morning. Will be very careful to ensure it's in place before picking up again.

Published 14 Jun 2011

Green Apple Compost Crock

My wife purchased this in your Salisbury store back in September, it quickly became chipped (lid) although we are not heavy handed and carrying across the kitchen today it somehow became unhooked and smashed. My wife loved the design and it was much admired in the kitchen, but cannot see my way clear to spending another £20 on a compost bin. Why couldn't they be made in plastic - would still look great with a redesigned handle. Sorry but very disappointed. Also now left with surplus filters!

Published 15 Feb 2011

Green Apple Compost Crock

I got this to replace an old crock no longer stocked by Lakeland. This crock though larger than my old crock is not as good, my main complaint is that the lid is not tight fitting and fruit flies can get into the crock, something which never happened with the old crock. I do advise you place a double layer of paper towel in the base every time you empty the crock, just makes life much easier, and remove the handle before use, it's not dependable. I honestly won't buy this item again. Oh, and food gets caught in the inner lip when being emptied, another pain.

Published 03 Oct 2010

Green Apple Compost Crock

Bought this recently to replace the rectangular food waste caddy supplied by my local council as I thought it would be a funky, yet practical, addition to the kitchen. Nice design but the shape means it doesn't hold that much and things have to be scrunched up to go inside - not easy with chicken drumstick bones! Each time it's picked up, the handle falls off and the filter has gone furry and been abandoned. Can't fit a liner in without it looking unsightly so had to constantly wash it out , especially with eggshell pieces sticking to the inside. Now used as a worktop ornament and have gone back to the more practically shaped council caddy and the waste disposal unit!

Published 24 Sep 2010

Green Apple Compost Crock

I did like this product when we first bought it. It was a welcome relief to be able to recycle my vegetable waste without having a problem with unpleasant smells developing, and I am still very pleased with this aspect of the product. However, I was disappointed with the quality of the material as my husband knocked the base with the lid (not heavily) and this has caused a large chip, so I consider the finish quite poor. However this is not my major problem with this product. The outside of the product has a nice shine EXCEPT the underside which is quite rough and this has caused unsightly scratches on my kitchen work surface. I now have to use a pan trivet under the crock to prevent further scratching.

Published 24 Jul 2010

Green Apple Compost Crock

Absolutely delighted with my apple shaped composter. It is sturdy and yet not heavy. And it looks good! In fact, I think it looks even better than in the picture! Very pleased with it. P.S. Can the filters, once used up, also be composted or do they have to go in the general waste?

Published 24 May 2010