The composter (1) is designed in particular for composting household or garden waste. The walls (4) are made of glass equipped with a surface or structural means for the conversion of direct light hitting the external side of the wall (4) into scattered light coming out of the internal side of the wall (4) inside the composter (1). Scattered light reduces extreme variations in temperature inside the composter (1), which is beneficial for the stable activity of aerobic compost making bacteria and accelerates the process of compost making.