COMPOSTING APPLIANCE

摘要

A composting appliance comprising: (a) at least a first container capable of containing compostable materials (b) a first moisture sensor configured to sense water content of either: (i) the compostable materials contained in the first container, or (ii) airspace contained in the first container; and (c) a hydrating dispenser configured to dispense an aqueous composition into the first container, wherein in the first moisture sensor and hydrating dispenser are in electrical communication. A method of composting comprising the steps: (a) containing compostable material in a first container; (b) heating the compostable materials contained in the first container; (c) sensing water content of either: (i) the compostable materials contained in the first container; or (ii) airspace contained in the first container; (d) hydrating the compostable material contained in the first container based on the sensed water content of either said materials contained in the first container; or said airspace contained in the first container; (e) composting the compostable materials contained in the first container to compost.