How eco friendly is your garburator?
Garburators (or garbage disposal unit) may seem harmless enough tucked away in your kitchen sink. Many people feel good about using their garburator. After all, they are saving food waste […]
Zero waste living
What is the right way to compost?
There is no ‘right way to compost’. The perfect composting solution will vary depending on your lifestyle and your garden. Bokashi composting is so flexible that it fits into everyone’s […]
Top 5 ways to get rid of fruit flies
A sure sign that summer is around the corner is the emergence of fruit flies in my kitchen. I compost my food scraps throughout the year and keep my daily food […]
The dirty dozen (and clean fifteen) fruits and veggies
There is no denying that organic fruits and vegetables come with a higher price tag in our supermarkets, farmers markets and greengrocers. There is ever-growing evidence that there are long […]
Food waste vs food scraps
Food waste… what is the problem? There is a lot of attention around our huge global food waste problem at the moment. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency […]
What’s the buzz about Bokashi Composting?
What is the problem with food waste? Food waste, organic waste, food scraps, green waste, compostables…. whatever you call it, the public, the food industry and the government have all […]
Why should I compost at home?
I’ve started writing this post time and again and I always end up with one of two things; either (1) a huge long piece including intricate details about everything great about […]
Cleaning drains and pipes with bokashi tea
Bokashi tea: It’s OK to throw it away This isn’t a phrase I use very often! I am a huge advocate or reduce, re-use, recycle… repurpose, refuse…. anything to mean […]
Composting used tissues
Unfortunately, it is that time of year when colds, flu and general sniffles are rife. Obviously, in an ideal world, we would all use re-usable handkerchiefs. But many people opt […]
Composting meat, bones and cooked food
Traditional compost piles work well for garden waste. With some experience, patience and effort fruit and vegetables peelings can also be added. Care has to be taken to get the […]