Supporting Composting Education in Schools
U.S. schools generate over 530,000 tons of food waste each year. Much of it ends up in landfills, creating harmful methane emissions and wasting resources. Teaching students to compost is one of the most effective ways to reduce this impact while building lifelong sustainability habits.​
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Designed for grades K–12, we offer five weeks of free, digital, standards-aligned (NGSS) STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) composting curriculum that includes:
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Lesson plans
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Pre- and post-assessments
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Worksheets
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Presentations
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And more!
Apply for a Free Classroom Composting Kit
We provide a limited number of free classroom composting kits each year to qualifying schools, based on location, grade level, and available funding. Kits typically include: worm bins or compost systems, classroom support materials, ongoing educator guidance, and more!