The Food Cycler by Food Cycle Science, $530 In urban environments, composting can be a challenge—it takes time and space and frequently yields a malodorous aroma. Enter the Food Cycler: In as little as three hours, it quietly turns food scraps into soil without the hassle, mess, or olfactory offenses associated with traditional methods. Photo 7 of 15 in Top Home Tech News from 2014, and What to Look Forward to in 2015 by Kelsey Keith from Tools and Appliances to Master Your Chores

Top Home Tech News from 2014, and What to Look Forward to in 2015

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The Food Cycler by Food Cycle Science, $530

In urban environments, composting can be a challenge—it takes time and space and frequently yields a malodorous aroma. Enter the Food Cycler: In as little as three hours, it quietly turns food scraps into soil without the hassle, mess, or olfactory offenses associated with traditional methods.