How long does an FC50 cycle take?

A typical cycle takes around 6–8 hours, depending on the amount and moisture level of the food waste. Wetter or larger loads may take longer, and the unit will stop automatically once the process is complete.

What can I put inside the FC50?

You can process everyday kitchen scraps such as fruit and vegetable peels, cooked leftovers, bread, rice/pasta, coffee grounds, tea leaves, and eggshells in normal household quantities.

What should I avoid putting inside the FC50?

Avoid liquids (soups/oils), non-food items (plastic/metal/glass), and very hard items that may damage the unit. For best performance, limit very wet loads and cut oversized scraps into smaller pieces.

Does the FC50 produce compost?

The FC50 does not produce traditional outdoor compost. It reduces food waste by drying and grinding it into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner (PlantMix). For gardening, we recommend mixing it into soil rather than placing a large amount directly onto plant roots.

How often do I need to replace the carbon filter?

Filter replacement depends on usage and the type of food waste, but a common guideline is around every 6 months. If you notice odors increasing sooner, replace the filter earlier for best results.

Is there anything I need to buy to use the FC50?

The FC50 works out of the box. The only consumable is the carbon filter used for odor control, which is replaced periodically depending on usage.

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The FC50 is the considered choice for Australian households that want to close the kitchen loop — without the mess, the installation, or the odour to manage. Drop in your scraps, press start, and by morning what was heading to landfill has become PlantMix: dry, ground, and ready to mature back into soil.

The Ritual

Built for the rhythm of everyday cooking.

Most kitchen habits happen without thinking. The FC50 is designed to be one of them.

Drop in your scraps after cooking. Press start. By morning, what was heading to landfill has become PlantMix — dry, ground, and ready to mature before it goes back to the soil.

There is no plumbing to install and no special bags to buy. The 1kg activated carbon filter keeps odours in check before they reach the room. The low-vibration motor runs without drawing attention. The matte-white body fits without interrupting.

Some things should earn their place in your kitchen. This is one of them.

The Cycle

One kitchen. One cycle.

The FC50 is the second step in a system built around the food–scrap–soil loop — a flow that begins at the chopping board and ends in your garden.

01	02	03	04
Prep	Process	Store	Return
Chopping Board	FC50	Compost Bin	PlantMix
Where scraps begin	Overnight to PlantMix	Holds until you are ready	Matures in the soil

Each product is designed to work alone. Together, they form something more considered.

The Craft

Honestly made. Honestly explained.

What's included

FC50 Smart Food Waste Disposal Unit
1 × 1kg Activated Carbon Filter (pre-installed)
User Manual

Capacity	3 litres
Power	570W / 220–240V
Processing time	Typically overnight — dry loads from ~5 hours
Carbon filter	1kg activated carbon, ~6-month lifespan
Weight	8.4kg
Dimensions	25 × 38 × 29 cm
Colour	Matte White
Installation	None required — standard AU power outlet

On cycle time

Cycle time depends on the load. Dry scraps can finish in around five hours; a typical mixed load runs overnight. Wetter foods — citrus, leafy greens — take longer, and the FC50 stops on its own once everything is dry.

On PlantMix

What comes out is dried, ground food scraps — not finished compost. It keeps breaking down after the cycle ends, so it works best mixed into open soil at around 10–20% and left to mature for a few weeks. Our guide walks through where it works well and where to hold back.

On the filter

The 1kg carbon filter is what keeps odours in check. It typically lasts around six months, with replacements from $30 — available as a single or 4 pack. We flag this upfront because we think it is worth knowing.

On installation

No plumber, no electrician. The FC50 plugs into a standard Australian power outlet and sits on your benchtop. That is all.

On rebates

In Brisbane? You may be eligible for Brisbane City Council's Compost Rebate Program. Criteria and values are set by Council — see their website for current details.

The kitchen cycle, considered.