Not Dehydration.
Re-creation.
See why GEME is an industrial bio-processor, not a kitchen heater.
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What you're buying (in 30 seconds)
*Definitions & boundaries are published in the GK Evidence Drawer.
Heat & Grind
Output: Dried residue
(Rehydrates to sludge)
Bio-Degradation
Output: Active substrate
(Feeds soil)
The 6–8 Hour Reality
Definition: "6–8 hours" describes the high-activity base forming—not finished compost. Maturity varies with continuous feeding and curing.
0–4 Hours
Volume Reduction
Microbiota activation. Many everyday scraps soften quickly and become hard to recognize.
4–8 Hours
READY STATEHigh-Activity State
Organic matter transitions into a stable, high-activity substrate stage. It's no longer "kitchen waste".
Ongoing
Curing
With continuous feeding, maturity varies inside the bin.
Kobold Quick-Check
- What is it?46+ heat-tolerant strains. Safe for home.
- Do I add daily?No. It is self-replicating. You only refill if the cycle crashes (rare).
Input Boundaries
Does 6-8h apply to everything? No.
- ×Large dense bones (Beef/Pork)
- ×Oyster/Clam shells
- ×Large volumes of liquid oil
The "Wet" Standard
Output should be moist and soil-like, not dry chips. If it looks dry, the microbes are dormant.
How it works (without the lecture)
Airflow keeps it aerobic
Oxygen + circulation help prevent the anaerobic conditions that cause odor.
Gentle, variable turning
Not aggressive grinding. A light, adaptive rhythm keeps surfaces exposed so microbes can work fast.
A microbial "nest"
Kobold is a composite microbiota that thrives in aerobic composting conditions—trained for the kitchen.
Seeing is believing
Watch an unedited run: 2 kg kitchen scraps enter the breakdown & volume-reduction stage in hours.
Living with Terra 2 (The Specs)
Practical Reality
Noise LevelComparable to a quiet library or a modern fridge. Designed for open kitchens; no aggressive grinding noises.
EnergyUses minimal power to maintain temps, only ramping up when new waste is detected. Not a constant heater.
MaintenanceNo carbon filters to replace. Permanent ion-oxidation system. When you can't see the blades, scoop out compost until the shaft is visible. (3-6 months).
How to use your substrate
1Use it as
Base fertilizer (mix into soil)
Top dressing (thin layer)
Seedling caution (mix first, don't overload)
2How to apply
Sift out larger pieces → return them to the cycle
Mix with soil / let it cure briefly if desired
Start small: observe plants, adjust
Verification
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