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[Composting for dummies] Be informed – handle bio-waste responsibly

Written by Plastika Skaza | Apr 01, 2022

If you’ve been in search of finding an eco-friendly solution to handle bio-waste effectively, you sure came to the right place. Oh, and let us apologize for the ‘composting for dummies,’ we know you are no dummy. It is just something people seem to type in the search engine and we want them to come to the right place.

This article covers the essentials of composting for beginners. Thus, we will address some of the key benefits of composting and show you how it can help you reduce and reuse bio-waste. Moreover, it will help you realize why compost and why composting is not only for farmers but something that everyone should apply.

Since we know you are a busy individual and like to get to the point, let’s jump right in and dig deeper into the whole ‘composting for dummies’ theme. Shall we?

Composting And Green House Gas Reduction

Unlike animals that live in a fully sustainable manner, people produce waste in many forms. And since plastic waste tends to be the biggest issue, organic or bio-waste often gets overlooked. However, it plays a very important role. If not managed properly can have a noticeable negative effect on the environment.

When bio-waste ends up in the landfill, it undergoes a decay process. Unfortunately, greenhouse gases are a side-product of that decay, methane being a dominating gas. The latter has an 84-times more negative impact on global warming than carbon dioxide. Thought, luckily it at least decays faster than CO2.

When these gases are released into the atmosphere, they contribute to heat-trapping and thus to the enhanced global warming effect.

Of course, the most important solution is to ensure we all reduce bio-waste as much as possible. However, even when we ensure there are no leftovers, organic waste is unavoidable if we are preparing our food at home.

Composting for dummies: The Bokashi Method Made Easy

Fortunately, simple composting for dummies guidelines help us reduce and reuse bio-waste. And while there are many different options, we believe the Bokashi composting method is the best way to ensure that bio-waste does not end up in landfills.

Moreover, while many people still think that composting is only for farmers, we need to point out that this is far from the truth.

By creating a compact in-home Bokashi composting system, we for one ensured that every household, urban or rural, now has the possibility to use this natural process right on top of the kitchen countertops. That way, we make composting for beginners very simple, easy, and practical.

When using Bokashi Organko, you automatically reduce your organic waste by 25%. Furthermore, by adding effective microorganisms (EM), you ensure that the fermentation takes place. That way, you turn your organic waste into useful, high-quality soil builder and fermentation liquid.

Furthermore, since Bokashi Organko is made out of recycled plastic, you not only ensure that organic waste stays in the loop but also contribute to plastic waste reduction. In addition, we also have Bokashi Organko 2 Ocean, which is made out of old fisherman nets, and thus tackles the ocean pollution issue head-on.

Composting For Beginners: Using Composting Products

As mentioned in the previous section, when using Bokashi Organko, you turn your organic waste into soil builder and fermentation liquid.

The soil builder is perfect for improving the quality of the soil as it contains countless nutrients and microorganisms, all highly beneficial for plants. It may be used in gardens and also for potted plants. On the other hand, in case you do not have a garden nor potted plants, you may turn to a local farm. There they will be happy to accept your soil builder.

Another valuable by-product of the Bokashi composting method using Bokashi Organko is the fermentation liquid. This highly acidic fluid is a perfect natural drain cleaner. Furthermore, you may dilute it and use it as an organic fertilizer for your plants. That’s pretty cool, right?

Composting for dummies: Take Away Points

Now you know how to handle your organic waste in a circular and sustainable manner. And since we are convinced that you are a true action-taker, we decided to lay out the key take-away points. You can act upon those right away.

  • Main problem: When bio-waste ends up in the landfill, it emits greenhouse gases, mainly CH4, which is 84 more negative than CO2.
    • Take action: Reduce bio-waste as much as possible.
  • Problem: Preparing food makes it basically impossible to avoid some bio-waste.
    • Take action: Use composting to reduce and reuse organic waste. We recommend using Bokashi Organko, which offers maximum simplicity and also helps reduce plastic waste.
  • Problem: Drains get clogged often and most cleaning agents are extremely harmful to the environment.
    • Take action: Use Bokashi Organko’s by-product, the fermentation liquid, to clean the drains in a natural way.
  • Problem: Plants need fertilizers.
    • Take action: Use Bokashi Organko’s by-product, the fermentation liquid, to fertilize your plants.
  • Problem: Plants need high-quality soil.
    • Take action: Use the Bokashi Organko to convert your bio-waste into a soil builder and use it with your garden or potted gardening.

Thank you for taking good care of our planet. We really appreciate it.

Stay awesome!