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If your home does not have a garden, then an alternative option is to consider an indoor wormery. Worms eat up to half their body weight and breed rapidly. This is an excellent way to get rid of your kitchen scraps and peels, while producing small amounts of rich compost, ideal for an indoor or balcony garden. The wormery also produces a liquid, which when diluted makes nutrient rich plant food.

If worms are not to your liking (and you really can’t be blamed for that!), then you may want to try the Japanese method of Bokashi composting. By purchasing a bin and Bokashi bran, you can get your composting done right in your kitchen. Simply sprinkle the purchased bran onto your food layers. The bran acts as a fermenting agent, helping the food to decompose rather quickly. Bokashi bins are odor free and amazingly easy to use. They are best bought in pairs. Once one bin is full, leave it to ferment while draining off the liquid. This liquid can be used as plant food. Start using the second bin and by the time it’s full, your first bin should be converted into compost.

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