One of the products sold by Positive Re-cycle is the Bokashi system. Bokashi is a Japanese word meaning “fermented organic matter”. A Japanese Professor, Teruo Higa, developed a bran made up of 5 groups of effective micro organisms that have the ability to ferment food waste in an anaerobic (no oxygen) environment.
The advantages of fermenting or Bokashi – ing your food waste are a multitude of natural, organic wonders that can only enhance your ecosystem around your home. Like a previous employer of mine, Jacques Damhuis, says “Healthy soil equals Healthy Food”.
Firstly, it can no longer rot or become rotting pulp – which is what attracts the bad bacteria, the ones we dont like e.g flies, rats (reported in some cases by one or two of my clients at work).
Secondly, it breaks down rapidly when layered in your compost or buried under the soil, making nutritious food for your plants.
Thirdly, there will be a run off liquid if you allow the process to flow. This run off liquid is used clean as a drain cleaner, and diluted as a plant fertilizer. NOTE there is a two week period to keep your bucket closed, you will need 2 x buckets, as when one is full and fermenting the other is being filled