Friday 7 January 2011

Bokashi Bucket Explained in Simple Terms

This easy kitchen composting system directs food waste organics away from landfill whilst conditioning your soil on a microbial level. Absolutely any food can go into the ‘Bokashi One’ Bokashi Bucket’ including meat, dairy, citrus peel & onion.

The blend of micro-organism in the ‘Bokashi One’ Bokashi mix ferments the waste in anaerobic conditions, so there is no rotten food smells associated with decay and decomposition.

It’s so easy to use! Simply place your food scraps into the air tight bucket, sprinkle on some Bokashi mix and place the lid back on. Repeat this process until the Bokashi One Bucket is full. So convenient… no need to run outside to compost bin each day.

When the Bokashi One Bucket is full, the waste should then be buried directly into your garden. The microbes ensure a rapid breakdown. Bokashi waste can also be added to a traditional compost bin or worm farm.

The benefit to the soil is enormous. Not only does the soil get all the nutrients from the collected food scraps but you also add life to the soil in the form of millions of micro-organism contained in the Bokashi One Mix. Because the waste breaks down under the soil there is no release of harmful greenhouse gases.

The benefits don’t stop there – As your food waste ferments, liquid drains to a separate section at the bottom of the bucket. Drain the “Bokashi Juice” and dilute with water for a wonderful fertilizer, or as a natural drain cleaner. The beneficial microbes will compete with harmful bacteria, which helps reduce algae build up so it’s great for our waterways. Bokashi Juice is full of nutrients and is alive with micro-organisms.

What if you have very limited or no garden? You can still use the system. Its odorless and compact design makes it ideal for collecting waste in small homes. Disposing of the waste may require additional effort and some lateral thinking, perhaps gifting it to a friend or family member, or community garden. Even when full the Bokashi Bucket is easy to move around, the waste can be added to a compost bin or worm farm. Full instructions are provided with each Bokashi One Bucket.

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