The Compost Library

5 Tips for Beginner Composters

Teacher Guide: How to Care for Composting Worms During Summer Break

As the school year comes to a close, classroom composters may be wondering how to care for their worms during summer break. Thankfully,...

What Is Carbon Sink And How Can Composting Help?

The term "carbon sink" often echoes amidst the towering challenges of climate change. So, what doe this term even mean and how does...

How Composting Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Benefits the Environment

The urgent need to address climate change has driven a deeper investigation into sustainable waste management practices, with composting...

From Waste to Resource: The Engineering Behind Composting Systems

Composting is a biological process that converts organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, promoting a sustainable waste-to-resource cycle....

Composting for a Sustainable Future: STEAM Careers in Waste Management

In today's world where waste is a growing problem, composting has become a green beacon, providing a sustainable solution for managing...

How Surface Area Impacts Composting

Composting is a process that turns organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments, reducing landfill waste and benefiting your garden....

FREE Lesson Plan: The Microbial Magic: Exploring Composting's Biological Processes

Composting is more than just a way to reduce waste; it's a gateway to understanding the interconnectedness of all living things and the...

FREE Lesson Plan: Chemical Reactions at Play - Understanding Composting's Chemical Processes

Ready to uncover the transformative power of composting and its implications for our planet? Want to embark on a chemical journey that...

Exploring the Worm Composting Cycle: An Interactive Lesson for Young Environmentalists

Parents, ready to help your kiddos learn about the magical journey of worms and their role in turning food scraps into nutrient-rich...

Exploring Composting With Kids - Vocabulary Words to Know!

Young environmentalists, today we're diving into the fascinating world of composting. Composting is a natural process that turns organic...

Trash Talk: Composting and Waste Reduction Made Fun!

Hey there, eco-warriors in the making! Are you ready to dive into the stinky, squishy, and exciting world of composting? Trust me, it's...

Bringing Horticultural Therapy to Classrooms Through Free Composting Programs

Do you love having your hands in the dirt with a breath full of fresh air and the wind in your air? Us, too. Gardening, including...