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Kai Ni is back!!!
It's been a while but working hard to bring these beautiful tumblers and acrylic milk cartons to fruition.
Many other ideas on the way, including double-insulated cups with glitter inside! Yahoo!!!
Please contact me for pricing. Look forward to getting these beautiful items out to you!

Kai Ni Kitchen is going through a major change... please bear with us as we get everything up and running - and are able to tell you all about it.
We look forward to sharing with you all the changes that we are going through!
Thank you so much for your patience and patronage!

Not only I a composting fun... it's so easy to start!

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Some easy info on how to start off your composting at home from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

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Just a PSA for today... just in case you were wondering.

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Words cannot express the gratitude that we have for the support that you have given our small business.

We have been working behind the scenes to be able to bring you even more products and information on not only composting but recycling, reusing, reducing and even upcycling. There is so much information to be able to share... but we will get there soon.

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When you aren't sure what is going on with your composting... the USDA website has some great tips on how to fix your problem.

Common Problems

"Composting is not an exact science. Experience will tell you what works best for you. If you notice that nothing is happening, you may need to add more nitrogen, water, or air. If things are too hot, you probably have too much nitrogen. Add some more carbon materials to reduce the heating. A bad smell also may indicate too much nitrogen.
Cold composting often proceeds faster in warmer climates than in cooler areas. Cold piles may take a year or more to decompose depending on the materials in the pile and the conditions.
Adding kitchen wastes to compost may attract flies and insects. To prevent this problem, make a hole in the center of your pile and bury the waste. Do not compost meat scraps, dead animals, pet manure, diseased plant material, or noxious w**ds."

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For those of us that live in areas that get cold for some months throughout the year, the USDA website had some information on how to create your composting pile...

"With cold or slow composting, you can just pile grass clippings and dry leaves on the ground or in a bin. This method requires no maintenance, but it will take several months to a year or more for the pile to decompose. Cold composting works well if you are short on time needed to tend the compost pile at least every other day, have little yard waste, and are not in a hurry to use the compost. Keep w**ds and diseased plants out of the mix since the temperatures reached with cold composting may not be high enough to kill the w**d seeds or disease-causing organisms. Add yard waste as it accumulates. Shredding or chopping speeds up the process. To easily shred material, run your lawn mower over small piles of w**ds and trimmings. Cold composting has been shown to be better at suppressing soil-borne diseases than hot composting. Cold composting also leaves more undecomposed bits of material, which can be screened out if desired."

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Day 5 of information from the US EPA website about the controlled areas of composting:

"Temperature

Microorganisms require a certain temperature range for optimal activity. Certain temperatures promote rapid composting and destroy pathogens and w**d seeds. Microbial activity can raise the temperature of the pile’s core to at least 140° F. If the temperature does not increase, anaerobic conditions (i.e., rotting) occur. Controlling the previous four factors can bring about the proper temperature."

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Day 4 of information from the US EPA website about the controlled areas of composting:

"Oxygen Flow

Turning the pile, placing the pile on a series of pipes, or including bulking agents such as wood chips and shredded newspaper all help aerate the pile. Aerating the pile allows decomposition to occur at a faster rate than anaerobic conditions. Care must be taken, however, not to provide too much oxygen, which can dry out the pile and impede the composting process."

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Day 3 of information from the US EPA website about the controlled areas of composting:

"Moisture Content

Microorganisms living in a compost pile need enough moisture to survive. Water is the key element that helps transports substances within the compost pile and makes the nutrients in organic material accessible to the microbes. Organic material contains some moisture in varying amounts, but moisture also might come in the form of rainfall or intentional watering."

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Day 2 of information from the US EPA website about the controlled areas of composting:

Composting Basics

"Particle Size
Grinding, chipping, and shredding materials increase the surface area on which microorganisms can feed. Smaller particles also produce a more homogeneous compost mixture and improve pile insulation to help maintain optimum temperatures. If the particles are too small, however, they might prevent air from flowing freely through the pile."

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The few days, we will give you some important information on composting from the US EPA website...

"There are five main areas that must be “controlled” during composting.

Feedstock and Nutrient Balance

Composting, or controlled decomposition, requires a proper balance of “green” organic materials and “brown” organic materials. “Green” organic material includes grass clippings, food scraps, and manure, which contain large amounts of nitrogen. “Brown” organic materials includes dry leaves, wood chips, and branches, which contain large amounts of carbon but little nitrogen. Obtaining the right nutrient mix requires experimentation and patience. It is part of the art and science of composting."

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Want to start composting but don't have a huge backyard to do it in... here are some tips from Forbes Magazine to get you started...

"1. Buy a Container
Purchase a large plastic or ceramic container. You can find one at a gardening store or department store. Poke holes in the lid and base of a plastic box to create ventilation and allow water to drain.

2. Pile the Components
Before you can toss scrapped food in your compost, you’ll need to prep the bin. Start by cutting strips of paper (you can recycle them from old newspapers) and soaking them in water. Use half of the strips to coat the bottom of the bin. Pour soil over the paper and drop in worms–the container size should be relative to how many worms you put inside. The bin needs to be one square foot for every pound of worms.

3. Toss in Scraps
Now that you have a pile of paper, soil and worms, you can start throwing in your scraps. Compost piles can contain fruits, vegetables, produce peels, egg shells, paper, tea and tea bags, coffee and filters, and leaves. Do not add plastic, animal waste, citrus, meat, bones or dairy. Each time you add scraps to your compost pile, cover it with the soaked paper strips.

4. Repeat
You can keep piling scraps and paper in your compost bin. You may consider having two bins in your small apartment, alternating between the two. This gives the worms time to work through the food scraps and will give you more room the next time you use that bin. Once you’re bin is full and the contents have decomposed, you can use the soil for gardening."

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Some tips on composting from the Chicago Botanical Gardens...

"Tips for Successful Composting

Composting relies on heat, water, air, and the mixture of "greens" (fresh grass clippings, spent flowers, fruit and veggie scraps) and "browns" (hay, dried leaves, pine needles, etc.).

Situate your compost bin or pile in a shady outdoor area with access to rain/snow. Some sunlight is fine, but the pile should not be in constant, direct sun. For ease of access, consider placing the bin near your garden, or use a wheelbarrow to transport it from bin to garden.

Start your pile with a four-inch layer of leaves or yard trimmings (break into small pieces to expedite the process). Add a bit of water to make the pile moist, but not soggy. Let the pile sit for a week or so.

Begin adding food scraps. What can go into the pile? Any fruit or vegetable scraps, eggshells (smash up a bit since they take longer to break down), coffee grounds, tea bags, shredded black and white newspaper—even vacuum cleaner lint! But, do not add animal products (meat, dairy, gravy, bones, mayo, etc.) or oils/grease. These products are more likely to attract animals and to add an unpleasant odor to your compost pile.

You'll be more likely to compost on a regular basis with a countertop container in the kitchen. Many small types and colors can now be purchased, but a coffee can does nicely, too. Get in the habit of taking out the compost when you take out the garbage.

Every few weeks, completely mix the material in the compost bin/pile with a pitchfork, hoe, or sturdy rake. In addition to blending the "greens" and "browns," mixing helps to aerate the pile and distribute moisture evenly. You may notice an entire ecosystem thriving in your bin—insects, worms, and more!"

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Why composting is so important...

"Composting is the fifth tier of EPA's Food Recovery Hierarchy. Even when all actions have been taken to use your wasted food, certain inedible parts will still remain and can be turned into compost to feed and nourish the soil. Like yard waste, food waste scraps can also be composted. Composting these wastes creates a product that can be used to help improve soils, grow the next generation of crops, and improve water quality." - per the EPA website

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Compost Ingredients - What to Use

"Organisms that decompose organic waste need four key elements to thrive: nitrogen, carbon, air, and water. Since all compostable materials contain carbon, with varying amounts of nitrogen, composting successfully is just a matter of using the right combination of materials to achieve the best ratio of carbon to nitrogen and maintaining the right amounts of air and water to yield the best results. The ideal carbon-to-nitrogen ratio for a compost pile is 25 to 30 parts carbon for every 1 part nitrogen. If your pile has too much carbon-rich material, it will be drier and take longer to break down. Too much nitrogen-rich material can end up creating a slimy, wet, and smelly compost pile. Fortunately, these problems are easily remedied by adding carbon-rich or nitrogen-rich material as needed." - per the NRDC website

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How Composting Conserves Water
"Agriculture is a major consumer of water in the United States, accounting for approximately 80 percent of the nation’s water use. Irrigation systems are effective but are expensive and time-consuming for farmers to manage. Additionally, water is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain across the country.

How can compost help? Research has shown the water-retaining capacities of soil increase with the addition of organic matter. In fact, each 1 percent increase in soil organic matter helps soil hold 20,000 gallons more water per acre. By using compost to foster healthy soil, farmers do not have to use as much water and can still have higher yields compared with farming with degraded soil." from the NRDC website

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Why Composting Improves Soil Health and Lessens Erosion
"Compost is an essential tool for improving large-scale agricultural systems. Compost contains three primary nutrients needed by garden crops: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It also includes traces of other essential elements like calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Instead of relying on synthetic fertilizers that contain harmful chemicals, composting offers an organic alternative. Research has shown the capability of compost to increase soil’s water retention capacity, productivity, and resiliency." from the NRDC website

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Happy Father's Day to this man right here... the driving force behind Kai Ni Kitchen and my partner-in-crime.
One of the reasons that Kai Ni Kitchen is what it is today.
We hope you had a fantastic day today.
We love you!

Wondering on What Not To Compost and Why:

"Black walnut tree leaves or twigs
- Releases substances that might be harmful to plants
Coal or charcoal ash
- Might contain substances harmful to plants
Dairy products (e.g., butter, milk, sour cream, yogurt) and eggs*
- Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
Diseased or insect-ridden plants
- Diseases or insects might survive and be transferred back to other plants
Fats, grease, lard, or oils*
- Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
Meat or fish bones and scraps*
- Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
Pet wastes (e.g., dog or cat f***s, soiled cat litter)*
- Might contain parasites, bacteria, germs, pathogens, and viruses harmful to humans
Yard trimmings treated with chemical pesticides
- Might kill beneficial composting organisms" - from the EPA website

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Wishing all the father's & father figures a wonderful Father's Day from Kai Ni Kitchen!
And wishing the Father of Kai Ni Kitchen a fabulous day!

Have you thought about composting at home... below are two ways that you can start:

"Backyard Composting
Select a dry, shady spot near a water source for your compost pile or bin.
Add brown and green materials as they are collected, making sure larger pieces are chopped or shredded.
Moisten dry materials as they are added.
Once your compost pile is established, mix grass clippings and green waste into the pile and bury fruit and vegetable waste under 10 inches of compost material.
Optional: Cover top of compost with a tarp to keep it moist. When the material at the bottom is dark and rich in color, your compost is ready to use. This usually takes anywhere between two months to two years.

Indoor Composting
If you do not have space for an outdoor compost pile, you can compost materials indoors using a special type of bin, which you can buy at a local hardware store, gardening supplies store, or make yourself. Remember to tend your pile and keep track of what you throw in. A properly managed compost bin will not attract pests or rodents and will not smell bad. Your compost should be ready in two to five weeks." from the EPA website

Composting Basics
All composting requires three basic ingredients:

Browns - This includes materials such as dead leaves, branches, and twigs.

Greens - This includes materials such as grass clippings, vegetable waste, fruit scraps, and coffee grounds.

Water - Having the right amount of water, greens, and browns is important for compost development.

Your compost pile should have an equal amount of browns to greens. You should also alternate layers of organic materials of different-sized particles. The brown materials provide carbon for your compost, the green materials provide nitrogen, and the water provides moisture to help break down the organic matter.

What To Compost
Fruits and vegetables
Eggshells
Coffee grounds and filters
Tea bags
Nut shells
Shredded newspaper
Cardboard
Paper
Yard trimmings
Grass clippings
Houseplants
Hay and straw
Leaves
Sawdust
Wood chips
Cotton and Wool Rags
Hair and fur
Fireplace ashes

What a roller coaster ride it has been for the last few months...

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"If you do not have space for an outdoor compost pile, you can compost materials indoors using a special type of bin, which you can buy at a local hardware store, gardening supplies store, or make yourself. Remember to tend your pile and keep track of what you throw in. A properly managed compost bin will not attract pests or rodents and will not smell bad. Your compost should be ready in two to five weeks."

You can always start off small...
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Have you ever wondered what the benefits of composting are?

Per the ...

"• Enriches soil, helping retain moisture and suppress plant diseases and pests.

• Reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

• Encourages the production of beneficial bacteria and fungi that break down organic matter to create humus, a rich nutrient-filled material.

• Reduces methane emissions from landfills and lowers your carbon footprint."

The more you know... 😁
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"Our world is a beautiful place and it has sustained everything living on it for millions of years. Although our presence has done much damage to it, we still have a chance to change it."

"The wonderful thing that’s happening today is that people are becoming more aware of the needs of our environment and are showing signs of willingness to make a change. When we talk of environment, it involves everything around us, not just the weather. It includes all the animals, plants and the human beings living in this planet." -

Take some time to think about what types of changes you can make in your life and home.

The 3 'R's

"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – these three 'R' words are an important part of sustainable living, as they help to cut down on the amount of waste we have to throw away.
It's Really simple!

Reduce the amount of waste you produce.

Reuse items as much as you can before replacing them.

Recycle items wherever possible.

Using the 3 'R's also helps to minimise the amount of space needed for landfill sites, where waste materials are disposed of." - SolarSchool.net

As "expensive" or "too much work" as it sounds, even trying to do one of the 3 R's is not hard or even time consuming. And in the long run, every small effort ripples into bigger efforts.

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The 3 'R's

"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – these three 'R' words are an important part of sustainable living, as they help to cut down on the amount of waste we have to throw away.
It's Really simple!

Reduce the amount of waste you produce.

Reuse items as much as you can before replacing them.

Recycle items wherever possible.

Using the 3 'R's also helps to minimise the amount of space needed for landfill sites, where waste materials are disposed of." - SolarSchool.net

As "expensive" or "too much work" as it sounds, even trying to do one of the 3 R's is not hard or even time consuming. And in the long run, every small effort ripples into bigger efforts.

Give our towels a try as something that can be reused...

Link to purchase:
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Do you know what "carbon footprint" is and how important it is to reduce yours?

"A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) are generated by our actions.

The average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is 16 tons, one of the highest rates in the world! Globally, the average is closer to 4 tons. To have the best chance of avoiding a 2°C rise in global temperatures, the average global footprint per year needs to drop under 2 tons by 2050!

Lowering individual carbon footprint from 16 tons to 2 tons doesn't happen overnight! By making small changes to our actions, like eating less meat, taking less connecting flights and line drying our clothes, we can start to make a big difference!" - Nature.org

See... just little changes to your everyday life can make a difference!

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"When a community practices sustainable living, they help the environmental quality. Maintaining a sustainable lifestyle helps reduce your carbon footprint. When a community pursues sustainability, air pollution reduces. Clean air is key to a healthy community." - Wheels for Wishes, Feb 2021

Putting together a plan to start a more sustainable lifestyle is key to reducing our carbon footprint.

When you use items that are recyclable ♻️, you are doing your part.

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