Composting, Made for Everyone
Let’s Go Compost is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit making composting and food waste education easier to access through free educational resources, hands-on programs, and practical tools for schools, libraries, families, and communities.
60,000+
PARTICIPANTS
600+
PROGRAM SITES
50
STATES
Rot Happens, Make It Count
Whether you’re an educator introducing composting for the first time, a family looking to reduce food waste, or an organization ready to create community-wide impact, we’re here to help.
Schools & Educators
Bring food waste, composting, soil science, and sustainability to life through hands-on learning. Explore free curriculum, classroom resources, and opportunities to participate in Let’s Go Compost programs.
Libraries & Communities
Turn trusted community spaces into hubs for composting education. Our programs and free resources help libraries and community organizations introduce practical food waste solutions to the people they serve.
Compost at Home
You don’t need a green thumb or a backyard to start composting successfully at home. Explore straightforward resources, practical tools, and helpful products designed to make composting simple wherever you live.
Businesses & Government
Build a compost, food waste, regenerative agriculture, or sustainability initiative backed with practical education and real-world implementation experience. We provide partnerships, training, consulting, and programs.
Growing a National Composting Movement
We are proud to support a nationwide network of farmers, gardeners, educators, students, libraries, families, community organizations, and partners working to keep valuable resources out of the landfill.
600+ Program Sites
50 States Reached
60,000+ People Directly Reached
120,000+ Extended Community Reach
From Food Scraps to Something Bigger
Composting is more than managing waste. It is a hands-on way to understand how food, soil, water, climate, plants, and communities are connected. Our approach makes that connection practical.
-
EQUIP: We help communities access the tools and resources needed to start composting.
-
EDUCATE: Free educational materials and hands-on programming turn composting into an opportunity to explore food waste, soil science, STEM, and environmental stewardship.
-
GROW: Educators and community leaders gain the knowledge and resources to continue the work locally, helping composting reach more people without relying on one-size-fits-all solutions.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Expand Access to Composting
Let's Go Compost is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit making composting education more affordable and accessible for hundreds of communities across the United States.
Your support helps us expand educational programs, develop free resources, improve access for underserved communities, and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards through hands-on composting. Every donation, no matter the size, helps more people discover the benefits of composting, reduce food waste, and build healthier soil for the future. Thank you for helping grow a more conscious world.