The Foodcycler is attractive in a modern kitchen and an acceptable size to sit on my kitchen counter. This is convenient because I turn it on just about every day, which surprised me for our family of just two.  It is slick and easy to operate and I love making organic compost for the garden, rather than putting the scraps to waste in a landfill. The Foodcycler produces ready-for -the -garden compost so much more quickly than allowing it to brew naturally in an outdoor bin, I will especially appreciate no longer needing to carry scraps outdoors in nasty weather.