Banana peels can be surprisingly useful.

香蕉皮的用處大得出奇。

Here are several ways to repurpose them.

下面介紹幾種重新利用它們的方法。

1.

1.

Compost.

堆肥。

Banana peels are rich in nutrients and decompose quickly, making them excellent for decomposing.

香蕉皮營養豐富，分解迅速，是很好的分解材料。

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2.

Fertilizer.

肥料。

Chop up the peel and bury them into the soil around plants.

將果皮切碎，埋入植物周圍的土壤中。

They release potassium, phosphorus, and calcium as they break down, benefiting plant growth.

它們分解時會釋放出鉀、磷和鈣，有利於植物生長。

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3.

Polishing.

拋光。

Use the inside of a banana peel to polish shoes, leather, and even silverware.

用香蕉皮的內層來擦鞋、皮革甚至銀器。

The natural oil and potassium in the peel help to shine the surface.

果皮中的天然油脂和鉀有助於擦亮表面。

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4.

Cooking.

烹飪

In some cuisine, banana peels are cooked and eaten.

在一些菜餚中，香蕉皮被煮熟後食用。

They can be boiled, fried, or added to smoothies.

它們可以煮、炸或加入冰沙中。

This method makes use of the banana peels and reduce waste.

這種方法充分利用了香蕉皮，減少了浪費。