Bucket bokashi

Bokashi is a method of intensive composting of organic material that uses inoculation to produce the compost. It’s best done in an airtight container and kept out of the sun, which means that a Resene paint bucket and lid are ideal for the job. Once aged, the Bokashi treated waste can be used as fertiliser.

While buckets of food scraps may conjure up images of potent odours, Bokashi is surprisingly easy on the nose due to the effective micro-organisms that are added. The composting process focuses on fermenting the waste material, much like pickling onions. It’s easy to do and teaching children the process as part of everyday school life helps them to learn a habit that they can translate into their own homes.

And if you get motivated and try Bokashi at home, there’s one key thing to remember – if the waste starts to turn rotten instead of fermenting, it’s time to re-read the instructions.

From the Resene News – issue 1/2009

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