Bio -enzymes from fruit peels

While we continue to curse the evils of growing pollutionand mounting garbage heaps ,we also need to introspect how we are also a part and reason for this menace . If we start taking care of garbage from our homes and kitchens, we will have lesser issues regarding them. First and foremost we shall talk about making Bio enzymes / bio fertilizers using fruit peels like lemons, oranges , mangoes and discarded flowers like marigold and roses. What are bioenzymes ? Well to put it simply Bio-enzymes are products that use non-pathogenic, “good” bacteria to digest wastes, soils , smells and stains The bacteria do this by producing enzymes specifically designed to break down molecules of soil / waste into smaller pieces. These smaller pieces become “food” for the bacteria. The bacteria consume these soils and break them down into two basic compounds: carbon dioxide and water.

Bioenzymes can be used as 1. Cleansing agents instead of harsh chemicals like Harpic to clean washroom / kitchen tiles, toilet seats. 2. Bio fertilizers for giving nutrition to the plants . 3. Room freshners where they can remove bad smells resulting from cooking, dog pee and poop. Now having discussed how we can use Bio enzymes , comes the easiest part : How to make Bioenzymes using fruit peels and flowers. You need just three ingredients to make this magical potion : 1. Citrus peels/ flowers : 3 parts 2. Jaggery ( Gur) : 1 part 3 . Water 10 parts and plastic bottles . Chop fruit peels into small pieces . Transfer them them to the plastic bottle , add jaggery and top it with water. Remember to keep the top 3 inches of the bottle empty . Put a date on this bottle , keep it in a dark place . Take it out every 3-4 days , open the cap of the bottle carefully and slowly. .. put it back and shake gently . Keep it back. Your first batch of sweet smelling bio enzyme will be ready in three months time. Similar process in similar ratio cna be used for making bio. enzymes from discarded marigild Add 10-15 ml of this bio fertilizer to a bucket of water , spray it on the leaves and stems , water the soil at least once in 10 days. Now you don't have to spend money on buying fertilizers from the market. Your plants will thank you you in a big way by way of shiny ,healthier leaves , increased flowering and fruit yield . Spray this golden liquid on washroom tiles , toilet seats , washbasins, glass windows , kitchen sink and keep them sqeaky clean with fresh cirtus aroma in the atmosphere. Fill it in a spray bottle and use it as an air freshner to shoo out bad odour from the house . All it takes is just a bit of effort on our part to manage kitchen waste . Let's all pledge to utilise waste for cleaner and healthier surroundings. Ila Pachauri Green Crusader Founder My ittle Greens.