There are three main forms of dealing with food waste and green waste. These are:
Bokashi
Composting (Hot and Cold)
Worm Farming
Which one (or ones) will work for you will depend on your type of waste, the amount, how much you want to spend, how much effort you want to put into it.
In a nutshell:
Bokashi |
Compost |
Worm Farming |
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Pros: Can be done indoors. Compost everything from chicken bones to left over sandwiches. Takes up very little space and is very fast. Both liquid and solids make amazing compost |
Pros: Will take Onions, Garlic, Chilli, Citrus – all the things you cannot put in Worm Farms. Can compost bulk amounts of green waste |
Pros: Fast and compact Fun and educational Both liquid and solids make amazing compost |
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Cons: Cannot add yoghurt Cost involved in purchasing activator Fermenting smell can be off putting |
Cons: Takes time Requires turning |
Cons: Requires tiger worms Sensitive to heat and cold Cannot take onions, chilli, garlic, tomatoes and other acidic foods |