What’s Included in the Kit:
This single-bin kit contains everything you need to get started with Bokashi composting:
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One 14-Litre Bokashi Bin: Durable, compact, and perfect for kitchens or outdoor spaces.
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1kg of Bokashi Active Bran: Specially inoculated with EM1 microbes for efficient and odour-free composting.
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Airtight Lid: Ensures the anaerobic conditions essential for fermentation.
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Built-In Tap: For easy drainage of bokashi tea – a liquid fertiliser and all-natural drain deodoriser.
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Waste Compactor Tool: Helps press down waste to optimise fermentation.
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Instruction Manual: Clear, step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process.
With its single-bin design, this kit is perfect for smaller households or anyone new to composting.
Why This Kit is Perfect for You
The Bokashi Bin by Maze with 1kg of Bokashi Active Bran is ideal for those who want an easy, compact composting solution without sacrificing efficiency. Its 14-litre capacity can handle up to 7kg of kitchen waste at a time, making it suitable for most weekly household food waste. Designed to fit neatly in your kitchen or outside, this bin combines practicality and sustainability in one clever package.
How Bokashi Composting Works:
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Add Food Scraps: Place kitchen waste into the Bokashi bin.
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Sprinkle Bokashi Bran: Add a handful of Bokashi Active Bran to cover each layer.
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Compact and Seal: Use the compactor tool to press the waste down, removing air, then seal the lid tightly.
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Ferment: Let the bin sit for around two weeks while the microbes work their magic. Drain the bokashi tea every few days.
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Enrich Your Soil: Once fermented, bury the waste in your garden soil or compost heap to fully decompose and enrich your soil in a matter of weeks.
The Science Behind Bokashi
Bokashi composting uses Effective Microorganisms (EM) – a carefully selected blend of lactic acid bacteria, yeasts, and photosynthetic bacteria, developed by Dr Teruo Higa in the 1980s. These microbes ferment organic waste in an anaerobic environment, preserving nutrients and speeding up decomposition.
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Lactic Acid Bacteria: Convert organic waste into stable compounds, suppressing harmful bacteria.
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Yeasts: Break down complex carbohydrates and sugars, enhancing the nutritional value of the compost.
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Photosynthetic Bacteria: Promote plant growth by synthesising amino acids and sugars.
The process also suppresses methane emissions, a major contributor to climate change, making Bokashi composting far more environmentally friendly than landfill or traditional composting.
Why Compost at Home?
The UK generates over 9.5 million tonnes of food waste annually. Much of this ends up in landfill, where it rots and emits methane, or is sent to centralised composting facilities, which require energy-intensive processing.
With Bokashi composting, you can:
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Reduce your carbon footprint by managing your waste locally.
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Save money by creating nutrient-rich compost rather than buying expensive bagged compost or peat.
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Avoid the environmental damage caused by peat extraction, which destroys critical ecosystems.
Best of all, you’ll turn your kitchen scraps into compost that’s packed with nutrients, helping your garden thrive.
Where Bokashi is Making a Difference
Bokashi systems are used worldwide, from urban flats in Japan to farms in New Zealand. In Asia, Bokashi is a cornerstone of waste management and soil restoration, helping communities improve sustainability and food security. In the UK, gardeners are turning to Bokashi as a smarter, greener way to compost their kitchen waste.
Customer Reviews:
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"This single bin is the perfect size for my small kitchen. It’s compact, odourless, and the tap for draining the liquid is so handy!" – Emma R.
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"I can’t believe how easy it is to compost all my food scraps, even meat and dairy. The bokashi tea is an added bonus for my plants!" – Mark J.
FAQs:
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Can I use this bin outdoors?
Yes! The bin is weather-resistant, so it can be sited outside. Just ensure the lid is sealed tightly to maintain the anaerobic conditions needed for fermentation.
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How often should I drain the liquid?
Drain the bokashi tea every 2–3 days. This liquid can be diluted and used as a fertiliser or to deodorise drains.
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What can I put in my Bokashi bin?
Almost anything! This includes fruit and veg scraps, coffee grounds, meat, dairy, cooked food, bread, and small bones.
Why Buy From Wiggly Wigglers?
When you buy from Wiggly Wigglers, you’re supporting a family-run farm on the Duchy Estate in Herefordshire. Our commitment to regenerative farming ensures that everything we do improves soil health and biodiversity.
We produce our own Bokashi Active Bran right here on the farm, so you can trust the quality and freshness of every batch. By choosing Wiggly Wigglers, you’re not just helping your garden – you’re supporting a sustainable future for farming and the planet.
Start Your Bokashi Journey Today!
Order the Bokashi Bin by Maze with 1kg of Bokashi Active Bran now and take the first step towards reducing your waste, enriching your soil, and helping the planet. It’s the perfect introduction to Bokashi composting – compact, easy to use, and full of benefits for your garden and the environment. 🌱
