Welcome to Mana Microbes

Mana Microbes is a family-operated business founded by Mikey in 2020. We collect food waste and transform it into compost for local farmers and gardeners on Maui. Utilizing a variety of techniques such as vermicomposting, hot composting, and black soldier fly larvae, we are committed to working with natural systems to revitalize our soil, grow food, and raise animals.

Our Vision

At Mana Microbes, we envision a thriving Maui with sustainable local agriculture and healthy soils. Learning from past linear waste management mistakes, we see a future of circular systems that turn waste into resources. Our goal is to integrate composting into the community, fostering a deeper connection between residents and the land. By promoting regenerative agriculture and responsible waste management, we aim to create a resilient and self-sufficient Maui.

Our Story

I started Mana Microbes with the mission of building healthy soil and growing food in a way that enhances the vitality of both the land and the community. Repairing depleted soils is an invaluable skill that I believe is essential for our community. Decades of poor farming practices have stripped the land of diverse soil microbial ecosystems and deprived our food of essential nutrients. We are what we eat, and our health is directly connected to the health of the land and water.

As a student of Korean Natural Farming and biodynamic farming, I understand the value of compost in enlivening our soil with diverse microorganisms. These microorganisms have the ability to heal our soil and bring vitality to our crops without the use of external chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

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    • What We Do

      Food Waste Collection Service

      We make food waste collection easy for residential households and small businesses. Each week, we pick up your food scraps and transform them into compost that rejuvenates our soils.

      How it Works

      1. Sign Up: Receive a clean 5-gallon bucket with a lid.
      2. Fill Your Bucket: Collect food scraps throughout the week (check our food scrap guidelines).
      3. Pick-Up Day: Put your bucket out the night before, and we’ll swap it with a clean one in the morning.
      4. Earn Compost: For participating in our service you earn compost 2x year and get free delivery on products

      Vermicomposting

      Our farm’s superstar residents? Red wiggler earthworms! These little wrigglers excel at processing food waste and converting it into “worm castings” or “vermicompost” (also known as Black Gold). This natural soil amendment is packed with plant nutrients and beneficial soil microbes, perfect for reviving damaged soil.

      We’re proud to offer our vermicompost to home gardeners and farmers. Plus, we sell red wiggler worms for enthusiastic home composters.