What Goes in Lomi
Wondering if it can go in Lomi? Our in app search let's you check thousands of Lomi-tested items so you're always adding the right amount to create the best possible Lomi Earth. Now available for iOS.
What Goes In
Take a peek at our handy checklist showcasing the foods and eco-friendly products to use in your Lomi.
Pro-tip!
• Don't worry about emptying your bucket after every cycle. Add more food or yard waste, and run another cycle until it's full.
• Adding too much sugar can result in the contents hardening to the bottom of the Lomi, avoid adding only fruit or other high sugar foods.
• For the best possible Lomi Earth we always recommend adding a diverse mix of items.
What To Avoid
Even though Lomi is exceptional at breaking down food waste, there are some foods you should avoid adding to ALL Lomi Cycles
Pro-tip!
• Too wet, too sticky, too chunky? What goes in makes a big difference on the output seen from Lomi
• Most of these rules are intended for Lomi owners using their output as a fertilizer
Modes And Their Outputs
Eco-Express
- Eco-Express is Lomi's most versatile cycle and is the best if you're looking for fast results and low energy consumption.
- This Mode can process food scraps - whether fresh or cooked, including uneaten leftovers - and any plant waste from your garden or lawn.
How to use Eco-Express Lomi Earth
- Mix at a 1:10 ratio of Lomi Earth : soil for best results!
- If you don't have a garden or plants to add your Lomi Earth to, that's no problem! Even adding to your green bin or garbage has a positive impact on the environment!
Grow Mode
- Grow mode produces the highest quality Lomi Earth because it runs the longest and at a lower temperature, preserving microbial content and increasing the nutrient value of your Lomi Earth.
- Don't forget to add a LomiPod with 50ml of water to enhance your Lomi Earth with beneficial microbes that support plant growth!
How to use the Grow Mode output
- Mix at a 1:10 ratio of Lomi Earth : soil for best results!
- If you don't have a garden or plants to add your Lomi Earth to, that's no problem! Even adding to your green bin or garbage has a positive impact on the environment!
What Goes In Matters
Using your Lomi has such a rich, positive impact on our planet. On average, just one household using Lomi reduces landfill CO2 emissions by ~90 lbs per year. This equates to the CO2 emissions that driving 103 miles in an automobile would create.
For more statistics and information on your journey, use the Lomi app to track your impact!