Bokashi: A Fertile Solution for Cork City

In a groundbreaking pilot project, Cork City Hall is transforming food waste into a valuable resource for the city's greenery. The council canteen's weekly waste is being diverted into bokashi, a fermentation process that converts food scraps into a nutrient-rich soil treatment.

What is Bokashi? Bokashi is a composting technique that involves fermenting food waste in a special bin. Unlike traditional composting, bokashi uses microorganisms to accelerate the breakdown process, reducing emissions and creating a probiotic tonic for the soil.

Cork City's Bokashi Initiative Erin O'Brien, executive planner with Cork City Council, explained the project's significance: "Healthy soil is crucial for the health of trees and plants. By using low-tech methods like bokashi, we can convert our food scraps into a resource that improves the soil and helps green the city."  

Martyn's Expertise Martyn from Agriton has been instrumental in supporting knowledge sharing and promoting bokashi in Cork. His expertise has been invaluable in guiding the project and ensuring its success.

Benefits of Bokashi

• Fast and efficient: Bokashi is a relatively quick process that doesn't require turning.

• Low-tech and space-efficient: It requires minimal equipment and can be done in a small space.

• Nutrient-rich: Bokashi creates a soil treatment that improves soil texture and adds nutrients.

• Reduces waste: Diverting food waste into bokashi helps reduce landfill waste.

Getting Started with Bokashi If you're interested in trying bokashi at home, you can find household-sized bins online from several Irish websites. They're small enough to fit under your kitchen sink and are easy to use.

Join the Bokashi Movement By using bokashi, you can contribute to a more sustainable future and improve the health of your local environment. Let's work together with Martyn's support to create a greener, healthier Cork!