As I clear away the plates in the kitchen this afternoon, the winter sun is streaming through the French Windows, and I can’t help but grin at the quiet transformation happening nearby. In my home, two brilliant little systems quietly work their magic—a Bokashi Kit in the porch and a Worm Farm by the Aga in the kitchen. Neither smells, attracts flies, nor causes any fuss—they simply transform my kitchen waste into rich, valuable compost..
If you’re thinking about a New Year’s Resolution, let me show you why composting your kitchen waste is not only simple but also one of the most impactful changes you can make this year.
The Problem with Kitchen Waste
In the UK, around 30% of household waste is organic—vegetable peelings, tea bags, leftovers, and more. Most of this waste ends up in landfills, where it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas, as it rots.
It’s wasteful in every sense. These scraps could be feeding your garden, enriching your soil, and helping your plants thrive. Instead, they’re contributing to environmental harm.
Why Composting Matters
Here’s why I’m so passionate about composting and why you should be, too:
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Turn Waste into Wealth: Kitchen scraps become nutrient-rich compost, perfect for your garden or houseplants.
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Save Money: Why buy bags of compost when you can make your own for free?
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Better Plants: Compost improves soil health, boosts plant growth, and makes your greenery more resilient.
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Environmental Benefits: Reduce landfill waste, cut methane emissions, and help store carbon in the soil.
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Feel Good: Composting connects you to nature’s cycles and lets you see the value in things others discard.
Why Now Is the Right Time
Starting your composting journey in January gives you a head start. By spring, you’ll have your own supply of nutrient-rich compost, ready to fuel your planting season. From veggies to flowers, this compost will make your garden thrive.
How to Get Started Without the Fuss
Modern composting systems are easy, clean, and surprisingly small.
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Bokashi Composting: INFO HERE This system ferments all your food waste, including cooked food, meat, and dairy. Add your scraps, sprinkle on the bran, and let the microbes do the work. In just a few weeks, you’ll have pre-compost ready for your garden or worm bin.
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Worm Composting: INFO HERE Worms love your kitchen waste and turn it into worm castings, one of the richest fertilisers available.
Both systems are compact, odourless, and perfect for any kitchen setup.
Who Is Composting For?
If you’re into cooking, gardening, or even experimenting with gut-health trends like Kombucha or Kefir, composting is right up your alley. It’s another way to celebrate the power of microbes and use nature’s processes to improve your life.
For gardeners, it’s an obvious win—free, high-quality compost for healthier soil and stronger plants. For foodies, it’s a way to ensure every scrap of your carefully chosen ingredients has a purpose.
Actually, composting is for everyone. Who wouldn’t want to do their bit for the planet while reaping the direct benefits in their own soil? It’s a simple habit with rewards that keep growing—right in your garden, on your windowsill, or wherever you choose to nurture plants. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting with a few houseplants, composting makes a difference.
The Science Behind Composting
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Compost improves soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability.
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It supports beneficial microbes, which help plants thrive.
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Composting reduces methane emissions and promotes carbon sequestration in the soil.
Why This Resolution Will Stick
Unlike resolutions that demand massive lifestyle changes, composting is easy to adopt and deeply rewarding. Each time you add scraps to your bin, you’re making a difference for your garden, your wallet, and the planet.
By spring, you’ll be ready to see the results—lush houseplants, thriving gardens, and less waste in the bin. It’s a resolution that keeps giving, season after season.
2025 can be the year you waste less, grow more, and feel great about your impact. Whether you start with Bokashi, worms, or a traditional compost bin, the rewards are tangible and lasting.
Have questions or need help getting started? I’m happy to share tips and ideas—composting has become a favourite part of my routine, and I know it can be for you, too. Let’s make this the year we turn waste into wonder. Follow us on Instagram @wiggly.wigglers or on Facebook and check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWATYQw9bKMvl0ogBKWh4Q PS - Don’t forget the Wiggly Sale is ON here! https://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/collections/wintersale