Charcoal filter for compost crock lid- 'making do' advice needed

annie-c

I have this compost crock from lakeland, which is a ceramic pot that sits on the worktop to collect daily peelings etc.

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/!20518

It has a ventilated lid which takes a charcoal filter (3.99 for 10)

I have in stock a large piece of charcoal/grease (two layer thickness) filter which I bought cheaply to cut down for my cooker hood. Can I use this for my compost crock, or will the white grease filter side prevent the air from circulating and defeat the object?

What does anyone think?

I'm not too bothered about the 3.99 cost but it also means a drive into town + parking + the risk of buying other stuff while I'm there....

Thanks so much for reading!

Annie

Penelope_Penguin

It's a pretty bin, but why does it need a filter? I have a stainless steel bin on my work top, into which I put compostables. Never have a smell, or any other problem.

Can you do without the filter altogether?

Penny. x

Gingham_Ribbon

Annie, you might get more response on the green board. I'll move this over for you.

annie-c

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Volcano

The info says the filter keeps smells under control and last 3 months each.

There are 10 in a pack.

So one pack will last you 2 and-a-half years?