A banana peel. Something we're all used to, right? But where does it go after you put it in the compost? In our last post on this topic you all learnt about the microscopic bugs, and we learnt that the thing biodegrading turns to carbon dioxide, water vapor, or organic materials, like mud or dust, yes? But what does it look like?
This:
The first one is when it comes off or is on the tree. Then you wait for it to turn a lighter green, then a ombre mix of light green and yellow. Then the skin is yellow with only a hint of green. This is when it is safe to eat. So, you peel off the skin and ta-da! Your banana!
But. The big question is what happens to the peel? Well, you put it in the compost and then in the compost bin the tiny bugs latch onto the peel and start having a good old feast. They eat until the banana peel turns splotchy brown, like the last banana in the picture. The the skin turns black and much thinner. The peel slowly just kind of sinks in the soil and that's the end of that.
Thanks for reading!
Nigella Lawson makes a curry from banana skins - with cauliflower. Not so sure about that, but it ensures no waste too.