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From Hazard to Harmony: Understanding the Perils of Composting Untreated Meat, Dairy, and Cooked Food

May 27, 2025 By Bronwyn

Discover the perils of composting untreated cooked food, meat products, and dairy, and how authentic Bokashi Bran® can transform these risks into harmony, ensuring safe and effective composting.
A woman in floral gardening gloves digs soil beside tomato plants, next to an open black Bokashi Bran bucket of fermented food scraps with white mould, the Deluxe counter caddy and a 1kg box of Bokashi Bran®.

Spring Garden Boost: Using Bokashi to Feed Your Soil

October 19, 2026 By Barbara Visser

Get your garden ready for spring with bokashi. Three simple ways to enrich your soil and feed your plants using your kitchen scraps.
Bokashi Bran bucket kit in a modern kitchen: a black bokashi bucket with a tap, a box of Bokashi Bran, and the Bokashi Bran Deluxe Counter Caddy filled with vegetable peelings and fruit scraps.

What Is Bokashi? A Beginner’s Guide for South African Homes

October 19, 2026 By Bronwyn

What Is Bokashi? A Beginner's Guide for South African Homes Bokashi is the simplest way to keep all your kitchen scraps, including meat, bones and cooked food, out of the…
Christmas food waste

A Low-Waste Festive Season: How to Handle Holiday Leftovers

October 19, 2026 By Barbara Visser

Plan smarter, love your leftovers and bokashi the rest. Five simple ways to enjoy a South African festive season with far less food waste.
Happy golden curly-haired dog lying on a sunny garden lawn next to a pile of dog poo and a 1kg box of Bokashi Bran.

Dog Poop Disposal in South Africa: The Simple Bokashi Method

October 18, 2026 By Barbara Visser

No more plastic packets or smelly bins. Here’s how to dispose of dog poop in your own garden with Bokashi Bran: cheaper, cleaner and greener.
Deluxe counter caddy with Bokashi Bran bucket and scoop on a wooden counter with vegetable scraps in the background.

Choosing a Compost Bin for a South African Home

October 18, 2026 By Barbara Visser

Open heap, compost bin, worm farm or bokashi bucket? Compare the options and find the right compost setup for your flat, townhouse or family home.

Which Bokashi Kit Is Right for You? A Simple Buying Guide

October 18, 2026 By Barbara Visser

Compare our Bachelor, Starter, Super-Charged and Deluxe bokashi kits, and choose the right one for your household in a minute.

South Africa’s Hidden Goldmine: Why Food Waste is the Most Overlooked Business Opportunity of 2026

December 10, 2025 By Barbara Visser

South Africa is discarding over 10 million tonnes of food every year and paying some of the highest landfill costs in Africa. This means that businesses are losing money with…
Stars cut out of orange peels

Have Yourself an Eco-Friendly Christmas

December 2, 2025 By Bronwyn

With small changes and a little creativity, Bokashi Bran can help you make all the difference by choosing to make this year an eco-friendly Christmas, simultaneously reducing your festive season…

Sandton Convention Centre’s Green Revolution: Tackling Food Waste with the Bokashi Bran Bucket System

November 22, 2025 By Bronwyn

The Sandton Convention Centre (“SCC”), located in Johannesburg, South Africa, has long been a symbol of excellence in hosting events, conferences, and exhibitions.
container gardening for green vegetables by bokashi bran

Everything You Need to Know About Container Gardening

November 13, 2025 By Bronwyn

While most people appreciate the beauty that plants bring to a home, not everyone may have space or the patience to become a master gardener but almost anyone can appreciate…