Reddit roundup: an in-sink food waste separator funded in four minutes

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u/the-real-nakamoto built Root, an automated in-sink device that separates food scraps for composting, as a garage side project. It funded in four minutes.

Replies included design questions, competitor comparisons and possible buyer segments.

What Reddit users said

u/Remy_Jardin on Reddit

Asked how it differs from an existing in-sink separator, noting a very similar side-view graphic.

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u/FlashyCow1 on Reddit

Suggested getting feedback from composting communities and asked about availability for new-build homes.

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u/No_Programmer4091 on Reddit

Just bought an apartment in New York City where disposals aren't allowed, and suggested targeting co-op and condo owners.

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u/RiotGrrrlNY on Reddit

Pre-launching soon and asked who did the graphic design, worried their own isn't slick enough.

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u/First2File on Reddit

Impressed by the product and page, and asked whether it was all done in-house.

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u/pieMaster31415 on Reddit

Says they thought of this idea a decade ago and is glad someone built it.

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Source: I built an automated in-sink food waste separator to compost for me (r/kickstarter)

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