Growing up, I was always taught to be mindful—whether it was about what we bought, how we traveled, or how we used resources like water and electricity. Composting was part of that eco-conscious lifestyle. We had a composter in our backyard, and it felt good to turn our kitchen scraps into something useful. But as an adult, especially living in an apartment, composting became less practical. Tossing the occasional apple core into the garden was about as far as I got.
I knew I wanted to do more. Composting is such an easy way to reduce waste and create natural fertilizer for my plants. But let’s be honest—most kitchen compost bins are bulky, unattractive, and, well, smelly. The idea of having one of those dark green bins in my kitchen, even tucked away in a cupboard, just didn’t appeal to me. That changed when I discovered the Skaza Bokashi Organko 2 at Maison & Objet in January 2019. At first glance, it looked like a sleek, modern bucket—nothing like the compost bins I was used to. But this was no ordinary bucket. The Bokashi Organko 2 is a home composter that has even won a Red Dot Design Award. Its airtight design ensures that no unpleasant odors escape, thanks to the BO2 presser that keeps the contents vacuum-sealed. Skaza kindly sent me one to try out, and we have been using it ever since… for the past six years! You can read about our first experience HERE.
Since then we also added the Skaza Daily to our composting routine, we moved to a new house where we have a large outdoor compost bin (sponsored by the local authorities) and composting is still just as straightforward. We collect our kitchen scraps—vegetable peels, fruit skins, leftover salads, and even cooked food scraps like meat, bones, dairy, and baked goods in the Daily. Unlike traditional composting, the Bokashi system allows for a broader range of food waste.
We collect the scraps in the Daily and then we throw them in the Bokashi Organko 2 or our outdoor compost bin. This depends on the mood: but if I need fertilizer for my plants or some fresh compost fast I will always choose the Organko 2.
To aid the fermentation process, we add a scoop of Bokashi Bran each time we add waste. Sometimes I even add a little scoop to the Daily to kickstart the fermentation process. This bran is a mix of bran, molasses, and beneficial microorganisms that kickstart fermentation and prevent rotting. Just a heads-up: the bran has a distinctive earthy smell, so it’s best stored in an airtight container (and we even keep it in the garage to avoid any odors).
Once we’ve added our waste and bran, we press down the BO2 presser lid to keep everything airtight, place the main lid on top, and we’re done. No smells, no mess. During fermentation, the composter produces a liquid that you can tap off. Diluted at a 1:20 ratio, it makes an excellent fertilizer for most common houseplants. Used undiluted, it serves as a natural drain cleaner. And when the Bokashi Organko 2 is full we keep it for a few weeks and use the compost in our garden and a small amount for my houseplants. If you want to continue composting during the fermentation process, you can add a second Organko 2. A lot of Bokashi enthusiasts do this, that’s why you can buy these composter bins as a set of 2.
What my Bokashi compost looks like, before scooping it into the soil in a corner of our garden, where we have a small plants nursery and where our grapevine grows wild.
Mixing the bokashi compost in a hole in the ground to improve the soil:
If you’re considering composting at home, I highly recommend the Skaza Daily and Skaza Bokashi Organko 2. They are easy to use, odor-free, and aesthetically pleasing. You can keep them on your countertop or tuck them away in your kitchen cupboard. And as you can see, the olive green editions look pretty smart too, even in a terracotta kitchen. When choosing “practical” items for our home, both function and form are key decisive factors. Tools and useful items should be easy to use, but also look good, especially when we use them daily, like a composter. They have proved to be very easy to use in the last 6 (!) years, so take it from me that these are top knotch!
You can find the Skaza Daily and Bokashi Organko 2 online and in garden centers like Gamm Vert, Jardiland, Truffaut, and Nature & Découvertes here in France. Use the links below for special offers and use the discount codes for some extra % off.
FRANCE
Truffaut Bokashi Organko 2
Truffaut Set of 2x Bokashi Organko 2
Jardiland
GammVert – GammVert – GammVert – GammVert
Nature & Découvertes
BELGIUM
Bokashi Compost code: JLX5BC (this will give a discount of 5% when purchasing Bokashi Organko 2 in cream/ocean, the Daily in cream/black/grey and StarterKits of Bokashi Essential in cream/olive/black/grey.
In some areas in Belgium you get a bonus from local authorities when you purchase composting bins and buckets!
GERMANY
Skaza Webshop code JOELIX10
UNITED KINGDOM
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