Green Cone Information
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The Green Cone is an in-ground digester that breaks down food scraps - including animal products. They can be placed and then don’t require any attention to work. They require at least a half-day of full sun and well drained soil (or add gravel and sand to create drainage around the cone).

The bottom part of the cone is buried in the ground, enabling micro-organisms and insects in the soil to devour the food scraps. The sun heats up the top part of the cone, which speeds up the decomposition process, especially in warmer weather. Green Cones do not produce compost. Instead the nutrients are released into the soil, nourishing nearby plants.

Once installed, you simply add food scraps and close the lid. That’s it! Decomposition slows during cold weather, but it never stops altogether — even in Vermont.

Green Cone Installation Slide Show and Instructions

Green Cones for Small Schools

Small schools and businesses offer both unique opportunities and challenges for implementing waste reduction programs, especially when it comes to food scraps. For small programs, on-site management of food scraps is likely the best option. That’s where Green Cones come in. We developed a how-to booklet, Green Cones for Small Schools, to help small schools, day care centers, and other small programs to decide whether Green Cones might work for them.