Things to know about your Eco 3
It's small, it's sleek, it's powerful.
Specifications
What makes the Eco 3 special?
Perfect for 1-3 people, or larger families with less food waste
Refillable Filter
Cycle time: 4-9 hours
Vortech™ grinding system
Uses just 0.9 kWh per cycle
What's included?
Every purchase of an Eco 3 comes with the following items:
FoodCycler Eco 3
Bucket & Lid
Filter Container
x1 Carbon Refill Pack
How it works
Works in 3 easy steps
1. Add Your Scraps
Add leftovers, shells, peels & more into the 3.5L bucket.
2. Press Start
Let Vortech® grind and dry waste in 4–9 hours.
3. Feed the Earth
Your result is nutrient-rich Foodilizer perfect for plants.
What can I put in it?
What to Feed your FoodCycler
Suitable
• Veggie & fruit scraps
• Meat, fish, poultry
• Poultry & fish bones
• Coffee ground & tea leaves (including coffee filters & tea bags)
• Beans, seeds & legumes
• Eggs & seashells
• Shellfish (including shells)
In small amounts
• Sauces, dressings & gravies
• Dairy products
• Jellies, jams & puddings
• Starches (including bread, rice, cake, etc.)
• Pork & lamb bones
• Hard pits (including peach, apricot, lychee & mango)
Cut up prior
• Paper towel & tissue
• Corn cobs & husks
• Whole vegetables
• Fibrous plants (including celery, asparagus, parsley, etc.)
Not recommended
• Cardboard
• Oils & fats
• Candy & gum
• Most "compostable" plastics
• Beef bones
Using your Foodilizer
Put Your Foodilizer to Good Use
Your FoodCycler creates Foodilizer, a by-product full of potential. Here’s how to put it to good use or dispose of it responsibly.
Keep it green
Add it to your green bin or compost haul. Your current trash hauler can pick it and utilize it.
Feed the Garden
Using the Foodilizer as a soil amendment in a gardern can increase the yeild by as much as 340%.
Give it to Others
Donate your Foodilizer to local farmers, community gardens, or garden centres.
Add it to your Compost
Mix your Foodlizer with compost to improve microbial activity and nutrient retention.
Warranty details
Your FoodCycler Eco 3 is backed by the best warranty on the market
Protected by a Standard 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty from the date of delivery, as confirmed by the shipment email. This warranty covers manufacturer defects. It does not cover malfunctions caused by user error (including improper use or treatment beyond the guidelines in the Eco 3 User Manual).
Double Your Capacity
Eco 3 + Bucket & Brush Pack Add-on
In addition to your Eco 3 unit, this add-on includes:
• 1 x Extra Eco 3 bucket (rotate between cycles)
• 1 x Infinity Brush (clean with ease and precision)
Pair it with your Eco 3 unit for quicker turnaround, less mess, and better workflow - especially in busy kitchens or for daily users.
Please note: this bundle is not included with the standard Eco 3 purchase.
Praise for the FoodCycler Eco 3
“My favourite feature: Compact, convenient, and equipped with Vortech grinding technology, the FoodCycler Eco 3 is primed for updating the average home’s food waste experience.”
Kate Mendonca
"The FoodCycler’s Eco 3 would be great for any consumer, not just those with limited kitchen space"
Emily Fazio
When it’s time to grind, you’ll be glad to know it does it quietly, …. its small size makes it incredibly convenient for compact living spaces like condos or cottages.
Victoria Kuglin
Big power,
small footprint
We created the FoodCycler Eco 3 to make it easy for people like you to help the planet. It’s a small gadget that does a whole lot.
Cut your household’s food waste by up to 90% and be a part of the solution to the global food waste problem.
Eliminate smells from your garbage bin — your spaces will stay fresh and clean.
Less garbage means you’ll save time and money with fewer trips to buy trash bags. You might even get to skip a garbage day now and then.
Make clean up easier (and more fun) whether you’re dealing with dinner prep, hosting a party, or cleaning out the fridge.
Get the Eco 3 risk free
With free returns, free shipping, flexible payment options and a 30-day money-back guarantee, there’s no reason not to give it a spin. We’re confident you’ll love it!
Keep Kitchen Life Flowing
The Eco 3 Bucket & Brush Bundle lets you collect scraps while your unit runs.
Need a larger size?
Check out the Eco 5 for families with 4+ members or those with lots of food waste.
The reviews are in.
Over 250,000 homes worldwide are already changing their garbage game with the FoodCycler.
See @thefoodcycler in action
Frequently asked questions
Which FoodCycler is right for my household?
Eco 3 is best for households with 1 to 3 people while Eco 5 is perfect for households with 4+ people.
How often do I need to replace the activated charcoal in my refillable filter?
On average, you’ll want to replace and refill the charcoal in your filter every three or four months depending on how much you use it and what you put in it.
If you’re noticing smells before the three-month mark, you’ll want to fill it with new charcoal.
How much electricity does the Eco 3 use?
Each cycle uses about 0.9 KWh per cycle which is roughly equivalent to running a desktop computer for the same period of time. Depending on where you live, that shouldn’t cost you more than a couple of cents per month.
How long does it take to run a cycle?
The time needed depends on the amount of food waste being processed, the density of the food wastes and the moisture levels contained in each. The typical Eco 3 cycle takes between 4-9 hours to recycle food waste into Foodilizer.
How easy is it to clean my Eco 3 bucket?
If the blades are not restricted from moving by debris, you can simply keep adding your scraps and FoodCycle as usual. If there is dried waste stuck to the side of the bucket, soak it in warm soapy water to remove it.
What can I do with my Foodilizer/ by-product?
We knew you would ask so we wrote a whole blog post about it!