What’s Included in the Kit:
This value pack has everything you need to get started:
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Two 14-Litre Bokashi Bins: Durable, weather-resistant, and perfect for indoor or outdoor use.
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1kg of Bokashi Active Bran: Specially fermented with EM1 microbes for powerful composting action.
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Two Airtight Lids: Ensures the anaerobic conditions essential for the fermentation process.
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Built-In Tap: Makes draining bokashi tea effortless – a game-changer for mess-free composting.
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Waste Compactor Tool: Helps you press down your waste to remove air and optimise fermentation.
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Instruction Manual: Easy-to-follow guidelines to get you started.
With two bins, you’ll always have one ready to fill while the other ferments, making this kit ideal for busy households.
Why This Kit is a Must-Have
The Bokashi Bin by Maze Value Pack is an unbeatable all-in-one solution to help you manage your kitchen waste sustainably and efficiently. With two 14-litre bins, you can keep one fermenting while actively filling the other – a simple system that ensures zero downtime in your composting routine.
Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, these bins are durable, weather-resistant, and neatly stackable. The built-in tap makes it easy to drain off the nutrient-rich bokashi tea, providing you with a natural liquid fertiliser for your plants – no mess, no fuss.
Value and Versatility:
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Dual Bins for Continuous Use: With two bins, you’ll never have to pause your composting, ensuring maximum efficiency.
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Handles 28 Litres of Waste: Each bin holds 14 litres, making this kit ideal for the average household's weekly kitchen waste output. It’s perfect for managing vegetable peelings, meat, dairy, cooked food, and more.
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Better for the Planet and Your Wallet: The average UK household produces 4.5 kg of kitchen waste each week – much of which ends up in landfill or centralised composting facilities. Why waste that valuable resource when you can turn it into rich, fertile compost for free?
By composting with a Bokashi system, you avoid contributing to the methane emissions caused by rotting waste in landfills and reduce the need for energy-intensive centralised composting. You’ll also save money by creating your own high-quality compost rather than buying commercial compost or environmentally harmful peat.
The Science of Bokashi Composting
Bokashi composting uses Effective Microorganisms (EM) – a powerful blend of lactic acid bacteria, yeasts, and photosynthetic bacteria developed by Dr Teruo Higa in the 1980s. Here’s how it works:
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Fermentation, Not Rotting: The EM microbes ferment the organic material in an anaerobic environment, breaking down the waste into pre-compost while preserving its nutrients.
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Nutrient-Rich Outputs: Fermented waste retains key nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which are vital for plant growth, while suppressing harmful bacteria.
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Soil Microbiome Boost: When buried, the fermented waste supercharges the soil microbiome, promoting healthier, more resilient plants.
Each bin can process about 7 kg of food waste at a time, making this system suitable for families or individuals who want to manage their kitchen waste sustainably.
How It Works:
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Add Waste: Place your food scraps into the Bokashi bin and sprinkle a layer of Bokashi Active Bran over it.
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Compact and Seal: Press down the waste to remove air and seal the lid tightly to create an anaerobic environment.
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Ferment: Let the bin sit for two weeks. During this time, the microbes will ferment the waste.
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Drain the Liquid: Use the built-in tap to drain off bokashi tea every few days. Dilute it and use it as a natural fertiliser.
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Enrich Your Soil: Once the bin is full, bury the fermented waste in soil or add it to a compost heap. It will fully decompose in just a few weeks, enriching the soil and boosting plant health.
Why Make Your Own Compost?
The UK generates over 9.5 million tonnes of food waste annually. While some of it ends up in centralised composting facilities, these operations are energy-intensive and can result in nutrient loss. Even worse, sending food waste to landfill contributes to methane emissions, a major driver of climate change.
Instead of buying peat-based compost – which damages ecosystems and depletes vital habitats – you can turn your own kitchen scraps into a soil-enriching compost. It’s cheaper, more sustainable, and packed with all the nutrients your garden needs.
Customer Reviews:
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"I love how compact and easy to use these bins are. The tap makes draining the liquid simple, and my garden has never looked healthier!" – Jessica M.
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"It’s amazing how much waste these bins can handle. I’ve saved so much money on compost and my plants are thriving!" – Mike H.
FAQs:
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Can I keep this bin outside?
Yes! These bins are weather-resistant, so they can be stored outside. Just make sure the lid is sealed tightly to maintain anaerobic conditions.
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How often should I use the tap?
Drain the bokashi tea every 2–3 days to prevent overflow and keep the fermentation process running smoothly.
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What can I compost in a Bokashi bin?
Anything! From veggie peelings and coffee grounds to meat, dairy, cooked food, and even small bones.
Why Buy From Wiggly Wigglers?
When you purchase from Wiggly Wigglers, you’re supporting a family-run farm on the Duchy Estate in Herefordshire. Our regenerative farming practices prioritise soil health and wildlife, ensuring that every product we offer is made with sustainability in mind. We produce our own Bokashi Active Bran, grow and mix our bird feeds, and bag everything on-site, so you can trust the quality and provenance of our products.
Start Your Bokashi Journey Today!
Order the Bokashi Bin by Maze Value Pack now and take a big step towards reducing your waste, enriching your soil, and helping the planet – all while supporting a regenerative farm that’s doing its bit for the future. 🌱
