Hey team,
You know how most people think science only happens in labs with test tubes and white coats? Wrong. Science is happening every day right here at school — even in your lunchbox.
That leftover crust? That banana peel? With bokashi, they’re not rubbish. They’re experiments waiting to happen. Let me show you.
We’ll drop a banana peel, a slice of bread, and an apple core into different bokashi jars. Then we’ll bet on which one breaks down first. Think you know the winner? Let’s find out.
Why it matters: Not all food scraps act the same. Science is about testing what you think will happen against what really happens.
Two pots. Two beans. One grows in compost-enriched soil, the other in plain soil. We’ll see which grows taller, stronger, and faster.
Why it matters: Compost adds superpowers to soil. Plants love it, and you’ll see the proof in real time.
Grab a thermometer and stick it into the compost heap. Then check the outside air. Spoiler: compost gets hot. Why? Tiny microbes working overtime.
Why it matters: You’ll see energy transfer with your own eyes — not just in a diagram.
Water two pots. One with compost, one without. Then measure which dries out quicker.
Why it matters: Compost holds water better, which means greener gardens and less wasted water.
For the brave: take soil from the compost and check it under a microscope. Compare it with plain soil. One is alive with activity, the other looks, well, empty.
Why it matters: Microbes run the show. Without them, soil is just dirt.
Food waste in landfill keeps nutrients alive. Sounds right? Wrong. In landfill, waste rots and releases harmful gases. With bokashi, we keep those nutrients cycling back into soil where they belong.
Why it matters: It’s about choices. Landfill pollution or living soil. You’ll see which one wins.
This isn’t just about compost. It’s about learning how the world actually works. About seeing that nothing disappears — it changes, transforms, and gives back.
So the next time you toss your sandwich crust into the bokashi bin, remember: you’re not throwing it away. You’re starting our next experiment.
