When you're ready to be the greenest of the green, bring home the Exaco Compost Bin with Aerator. This composter is made of FSC-certified Canadian Spruce wood that has gone through the Torrefaction process. This is a natural preservation technique that produces a longer-lasting material that's termite-resistant and which deteriorates slower than plastic.Not only is wood better for the environment, it's also better for your landscape. This composter's simple, neat design will easily blend into your yard or garden, and the natural wood color and finish is easy on the eye. Since the lid is also made of heavy wood, there is no danger of it flying off in a sudden gust of wind and rolling around your yard as a flimsier lid might do.This composter's large-capacity bin couldn't be simpler to use. Just open the lid, toss in your kitchen scraps and garden waste, and then walk away. It will do its job without any more help from you. This compost bin is easy to assemble and take apart, is better for the environment, and has a 10-15 year lifespan. With the Exaco ECO 12 Cubic Feet Compost Bin, being green is easy!What Is Torrefaction?Torrefaction is a drying process in which the wood is subjected to a temperature of 200-300 degrees centigrade at near atmospheric pressure. At this temperature, the biomass partially decomposes, altering the chemical nature of the wood. This alteration consists of a loss of oxygen and hydrogen, leaving behind a larger concentration of carbon. The result of this process is a wood product that has a very low moisture uptake, and consequently a low rate of biological degradation. Torrefaction of wood is a natural preservation process, which is achieved without the application of chemicals.About the Exaco ECO Steel Composting Mixing ToolSteel constructionSoft, ergonomic handleFolding wings get to bottom of compost, facilitates turningAccelerates compost cycle timeIdeal length keeps gives you a comfortable distance from waste pileDimensions: 37L x 9W x 1H inchesWeight: 2.3 lbs.About Exaco USAExaco USA Ltd. is a family-owned company based in Austin, Texas, that introduced the Exomixer paint mixing blade to the U.S. market in the late 1980s. The company has been a vendor to major home center chains and national distributors for 17 years, providing a variety of innovative products for your yard and outdoor living.