You ferment household food waste in an airtight bin kept indoors, requiring the addition of specialist microorganisms, typically supplied as dried bran flakes.
Household food waste fermentation is a process carried out in an airtight bin. This bin serves as a replacement for your regular food waste bin and is designed to be kept indoors.
The Process
The core of this method involves adding specialist microorganisms to your food waste within the airtight bin. These microorganisms facilitate the fermentation process.
Essential Components
- Airtight Bin: The crucial container for the fermentation. It must be airtight to create the anaerobic conditions necessary for the microorganisms to work effectively.
- Indoor Location: The bin is kept inside, unlike traditional composting bins.
- Specialist Microorganisms: These are vital for breaking down the food waste through fermentation.
- Microorganism Form: The microorganisms are usually supplied in the form of dried bran flakes. You add these flakes layer by layer as you add food waste to the bin.
Practical Setup: Why Two Bins?
For continuous use and efficient processing of your food waste, you need two bins in practice. This system works as follows:
- You fill the first bin with food waste and the specialist bran flakes over time.
- Once the first bin is full, you seal it completely to allow the fermentation process to finish.
- While the first bin is fermenting, you start filling the second bin using the same method.
This ensures you always have a bin available for fresh food waste while a previous batch is undergoing its necessary fermentation period.
Key Requirements Summary
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Container | Airtight Bin |
| Location | Kept Indoors |
| Function | Replaces regular food waste bin |
| Microorganisms | Specialist (usually supplied as dried bran flakes) |
| System | Requires Two Bins for continuous use |
