New Kitchen Waste Rules in South Africa – And How Green Planet Organics Can Help
South Africa is taking bold steps to reduce food waste and promote sustainable waste management. With new regulations on the horizon, households and businesses are encouraged to rethink how they handle kitchen waste, and Bokashi composting offers an innovative and eco-friendly solution.
🇿🇦 What Are the New Rules?
The South African government is aligning with global sustainability goals, including the United Nations’ aim to halve food waste by 2030. As part of this commitment, new waste regulations are being implemented that focus on:
- Mandatory separation of organic waste for businesses that generate large volumes.
- Reduced reliance on landfills, with a push towards composting and other eco-conscious disposal methods.
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations hold food producers more accountable for the lifecycle of their products.
The goal? Reduce methane emissions, decrease landfill use, and create a more circular, sustainable economy.
🌱 Enter Bokashi Composting (COMING SOON TO GREEN PLANET ORGANICS)
Bokashi is a Japanese composting method that ferments kitchen waste using a special bran packed with beneficial microbes. It’s different from traditional composting in that it:
- Works anaerobically (without oxygen).
- Accepts almost all food types—including meat, dairy, and cooked foods.
- It is fast (just two weeks to ferment).
- Produces a nutrient-rich byproduct known as “Bokashi tea”—great for your plants!
🏡 How to Get Started with Bokashi at Home
- Get a Bokashi bin (coming soon at Green Planet Organics)
– Usually includes an airtight bucket and Bokashi bran. - Add your food waste – Sprinkle bran over every layer of scraps.
- Seal the bin – Keep it closed to maintain fermentation.
- Drain the liquid – This “Bokashi tea” can be diluted and used as plant food.
- After 2 weeks, bury the fermented mix in soil or add to a compost pile.
No bad smells. No pests. No waste.
🌍 Why Bokashi Matters Now
As new waste separation laws roll out, solutions like Bokashi are more than just eco-friendly—they’re necessary. For households, it’s a simple way to comply with upcoming rules. For businesses and institutions, it can drastically reduce landfill contributions and support corporate sustainability goals.
The future of waste in South Africa is changing—and that’s a good thing. By turning your food scraps into a garden goldmine with Bokashi composting, you’re not just reducing waste. You’re becoming part of the solution.
Green Planet Organics is proud to soon be offering Bokashi composting systems as a simple, effective way for households and businesses to comply with new kitchen waste regulations, while doing good for the planet. Let’s ditch the bin and feed the soil. One Bokashi bucket at a time.
