What is the difference between the MB12 and MB4?

The MB12 is a 12L electric composter for families and home gardeners — it turns food scraps into a nutrient-rich soil amendment ideal for garden beds. The MB4 is a compact 4L food recycler for apartments and small kitchens — it reduces scraps into dry food grounds in as little as 4 hours. Both feature one-tap start and whisper-quiet 38dB operation.

How long does Moreborn take to process food scraps?

The MB4 processes kitchen scraps into dry grounds in as little as 4 hours. The MB12 processes scraps into compost in 24–54 hours depending on load size — significantly faster than traditional outdoor composting which can take months.

How much does Moreborn reduce food waste volume?

Moreborn reduces food waste volume by up to 93%. MB4 turns a full bin of kitchen scraps into dry food grounds, while MB12 supports a composting pathway for garden-focused households.

Is Moreborn suitable for apartments?

Yes. The MB4 is specifically designed for apartments and small kitchens. It has a compact 4L footprint, operates quietly at 38dB, and uses a carbon filter to prevent odors. No outdoor space or garden required.

Do I need an app or WiFi to use Moreborn?

No. Both the MB12 and MB4 require no app, no WiFi, and no complicated setup. Simply press one button to start a cycle — it's designed to be effortless.

What consumables does Moreborn require?

Moreborn devices use carbon filters (replace every 3 months) to control odors. FPS Microorganism Pellets support fermentation or composting pathways depending on the model — one pack treats 5–7L of food scraps. Both are available as consumable accessories directly from Moreborn.

Where is Moreborn made?

Moreborn is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand committed to ethical pricing and sustainable product design.

Is Moreborn worth it compared to a traditional compost bin?

Traditional compost bins take 2–6 months, require outdoor space, and can attract pests. Moreborn offers cleaner indoor food-waste processing in hours, with MB4 focused on dry food grounds and MB12 focused on accelerated composting. For busy households or apartment dwellers, Moreborn offers a practical and odor-free alternative.

Electric Composter & Food Waste Recycler

What Moreborn solves

Kitchen waste should stop taking over daily home life.

Moreborn builds home composting products for one everyday problem: scraps become smell, mess, friction, and waste faster than most people can keep up with.

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Dry-and-grind path Dry and grind for cleaner daily life.

Real compost path Real composting for a next step in soil.

Dry-and-grind path

MB4 is for homes that want cleaner scrap handling fast.

MB4 dries and grinds wet food scraps to make odor, leaks, fruit flies, and messy trash timing easier to manage.

Solves: wet-trash mess, smell, countertop frustration.
Best for: people who want a simpler kitchen routine first.
Outcome: dry grounds in hours, not finished compost.

Real compost path

MB12 is for homes that want real compost as the payoff.

MB12 supports an active composting environment so bigger households can turn scraps into usable compost more consistently at home.

Solves: compost-start-and-quit, outdoor pile friction, inconsistency.
Best for: people who want compost they can use in soil or the garden.
Outcome: a true composting routine, not just reduced waste.

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What others say about Moreborn.

Design awards, trusted creators, and everyday customers help tell the story better than we can.

DESIGN AWARD

2024 Winner

The goodIt’s easy to use. Setting up the Moreborn was easy. It comes with an activated charcoal packet (for odor control) that needs to be placed into the filter box on the machine. —Lori Fredrich

“This electronic composting machine is amazing! I used to try composting in my yard by myself, but it wasn’t working ideally as it often get either too cold or too dry, and a month later, I’d find it stinky and messy. ”

Ying

Verified buyer

4.85

Trusted in tens of thousands of kitchens

This isn't just a grinder - it turns wet scraps into dry grounds that are much easier to handle. The two-in-one system (dry grinding + FPS fermentation support) handles everyday kitchen scraps in a compact galley kitchen. Silent operation is the cherry on top!

Greenwood

Professor, LA

“I am impressed by its innovative temperature-humidity sensor and top-load, bottom-fetch trickle design, which intelligently optimize food waste decomposition and filter pure organics, preventing harm to plants.”

IDA

Judges

IDA Committee Evaluation

“I’m now composting every week for my garden. My plants are thriving, and I can’t keep up with the growth! I even share the extra with my neighbors.”

Rachel, Lawyer, Miami

“This method is a game changer. I had an outdoor composting bin before, but honestly, it was such a hassle to use. This upgrade has been fantastic!”

Tom, Los Angeles

“I was browsing online and found yours. The ad claimed it was a composting machine, and after watching the video, I knew it was the one I wanted! I'm so impressed with it that I’m getting another one to gift to my neighbor.”

Samantha, Marketing, Chicago

“There’s a slight smell when it’s composting some food scraps, but compared to not having one at all, it’s a huge improvement. I’ve been recommending it to everyone around me.”

Brian, Accountant, Dallas

“I’ve always wanted a better way to handle expired veggies and fruits from the fridge to live more sustainably. That’s why I bought Moreborn. It has everything I need, and it adds a little extra color to my life. I’ve recommended it to everyone I know!”

Jessica, Teacher, New York

“I’ve been looking for a sleek, high-capacity composting machine that fits in the kitchen because our big compost bin is way too far out. After dinner, I toss in leftovers and by morning, they’re composted. Plus, it's super quiet—doesn’t interrupt family TV time.”

GreenTgarden，Youtuber

12L Fermentation-Based Electric Composter for Home Gardeners

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Kitchen waste should stop taking over daily home life.

MB4 is for homes that want cleaner scrap handling fast.

MB12 is for homes that want real compost as the payoff.

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