Most people aren’t aware that organic waste makes up about 34% of all municipal waste. Sadly, less than half (about 43%) of that organic waste gets recycled ..read more

If you are a proud owner of a Bokashi Organko, you’ve surely heard of effective microorganisms (EM) before, right? These tiny creatures also go by the name of beneficial microorganisms (also microbes) because they are tiny and we all benefit from them. However, before we dive into the benefits of effective microorganisms for the garden, let’s make sure we all know what EM are ..read more

Did you know that 34% of all municipal waste is bio-waste? Even more concerning is the fact that 57% of that is not recycled. As such, most organic waste ends up in landfills where it decays slowly and thus emits large amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere and attracts all sorts of pests and bad bacteria. Suppose there was only a simple solution to ensure proper disposal of organic waste ..read more

When most people hear about composting or compost, they think of piles of organic waste (such as leaves, grass clipping, etc.). And, while that is still the most common type of composting, anaerobic compost applications have grown in popularity ..read more

January 10, a Houseplant Appreciation Day, is an excellent opportunity for us to take a moment and thank our green indoor buddies. Unfortunately, many people have no idea about the benefits of certain indoor plants. In case you are one of them, then this article will be eye-opening for you. Furthermore, we will also share with you a list of indoor plants that are the best choice for your well-being. However, let's first take a look at some fun facts, shall we ..read more

If you’re a compost owner, you know that the end result of the composting process may not always be the most optimal. Yet, we all want to get the most out of the organic waste processing method and thus provide a highly nutritious soil builder that will help our plants thrive. As such, we decided to prepare this article, in which we cover the most important aspects of how to improve compost quality ..read more

Just by looking at the processes taking place in nature, one can easily notice decomposition. As a matter of fact, decomposition has been present on this awesome planet of ours ever since there was organic material here. Moreover, decomposition is also a process that we can harness when it comes to organic waste management ..read more

Whether you already have your own compost or perhaps just getting started with this environmentally-friendly way of managing organic waste, you need to be able to answer, “what can I compost?”. This is exactly what we will help you out with today ..read more

Due to enhanced global warming, winters tend to be less cold than they were in the past in many four-seasoned areas across the globe. However, the temperatures still get below zero degrees, especially during the nights. As such, the soil also gets frozen, which means that a lot of plants are in a sort of deep sleep. The same goes for gardens and traditional composting. If you’ve ever seen a composting pile during the winter, you know that the process of decomposition is usually completely paused. Luckily, we can use Bokashi composting to continue to responsibly manage our organic waste e ..read more

Have you eaten yogurt before? How about sourdough bread? Perhaps sauerkraut? They are all end products of the fermentation process. This natural way of chemical breakdown of organic material by bacteria, yeasts, or other effective microorganisms (EM)  can be started on its own (wild fermentation) or by making use of the so-called fermentation starter ..read more