What it is
Lomi is an electric countertop composter by Pela (the compostable phone case company). It breaks down food waste, bioplastics, and Lomi-approved packaging into soil-ready output using heat, abrasion, and oxygen. Three modes: Eco (16 to 20 hours, lowest energy), Lomi Approved (5 to 8 hours, handles bioplastics), and Grow (16 to 20 hours, produces plant-ready output). Capacity is approximately 3 liters per cycle.
Why we picked this
Lomi's unique selling point over competitors is its ability to process bioplastics and compostable packaging, which most municipal composting facilities reject and which definitely will not break down in a backyard bin. For households already buying compostable bags, plates, and packaging, Lomi closes the loop: the compostable packaging actually gets composted. The Grow mode produces output with a more balanced nutrient profile than the FoodCycler, though at the cost of a longer cycle time.
Key takeaways
- Lomi Approved mode processes bioplastics (PLA, PBAT) and compostable packaging that most municipal composting facilities and all backyard systems reject.
- Grow mode output has been tested by independent labs at a carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of 20:1 to 30:1, within the range suitable for direct garden application.
- Each Lomi cycle diverts approximately 1 to 2 kg of food waste from landfill, where organic waste generates methane with 80x the warming potential of CO2 over 20 years.