Expanding efforts to address the urgent problem of food waste, Vitamix and its technology partner, Food Cycle Science Corporation, are introducing a new-generation FoodCycler – the Eco 5, a premium upgrade sized to address the food waste of an entire household with a streamlined look.
With 5 liters of food waste capacity – compared to the Vitamix FC-50’s 2.5 liters – the Eco 5 is not only larger than the previous generation but also a step up in terms of style.
It features a refillable carbon filter, creating less waste than disposable versions. Yet, just like the FC-50 introduced in 2020, the Eco 5 reduces the volume of food waste by 90% in just a few hours.
The FoodCycler technology behind the Eco 5 – as well as the FC-50 – was developed by Food Cycle Science, a Canadian company dedicated to reducing food waste through innovative commercial, municipal, and household food recycling programs.
Combining this expertise with Vitamix’s design and manufacturing leadership – as well as the brand’s reputation for reliability and durability – brings consumers a simple, mess-free alternative to traditional composting that fits on the kitchen counter.
Decomposing food waste is responsible for about 6% of all global greenhouse gas, according to a 2018 study published in Science, a peer-reviewed journal. To put that in context, the impact of food waste is roughly three times that of all global emissions from aviation.
According to the EPA, food is one of the largest categories of household waste, making up 21.5% of all municipal solid waste.
By greatly shrinking or eliminating their food waste, families could reduce their overall waste stream by nearly a quarter.
Lightweight, quiet, easy to use, and odorless, the Eco 5 is compact, occupying only about 1 cubic foot of space.
With its sleek profile and rounded edges, it can be stored anywhere with a nearby outlet, from the countertop to under the sink, in the garage, or in a closet.
The 5-liter collection bucket is removable and can be moved around the kitchen wherever it is convenient to gather food waste.
When you are ready to process the food waste, simply place the bucket in the Eco 5 and press the start button.
The Eco 5 works by quietly pulverizing the food waste while at the same time aerating and heating it.
The result is a dry, nutrient-rich soil amendment that can be used for gardening applications.
The Eco 5’s unique grinding system is so effective that it can break down nearly every type of food waste – including meat, bones, and shells – into a dry, fine powder.
The Eco 5 comes with a three-year warranty and is available at vitamix.com for $599.95 USD/$819.95 CAD.