that makes absolute, perfect sense and they should get value out of every dollar spent. two old buttons directly across from each other- one on the top side and one on the bottom side where the lid opens and closes then wrap a short length of brown and white baker's twine around the two buttons or, instead, i may attach a tiny metal latch. vegetable food scraps can be placed in the compost container. it was not fun, expensive and just plain stinks! interested in learning more about our bronze package? 