Apples to Apples Compost Learning Program

Give kids the benefits of compost

with our free, compost learning program.  Not only will they learn more about protecting the environment, you can implement all the lessons you learn in the school cafeteria and on school grounds.

Composting saves the city huge amounts of water usage, it enriches our soil and reduces the amount of harmful methane produced by landfills.  Your kids will learn just how valuable soil can be and exactly how to make compost of their own.

What are the goals of the course?

• To help kids understand nature’s recycling system
• To familiarize them with the composting process and its importance
• To enable them to make their own compost
• To empower them to choose composting over the waste of the landfill

What exactly do you teach?

• How nature recycles organic resources
• The water cycle, carbon cycle, and what makes up our soil
• Using our “garbage” as source of renewable energy
• The present day benefits of organic recycling
• Back Yard Composting
• Making smart choices for a sustainable future

What hands-on training will they get?

• Building a school compost bin
• Collecting cafeteria food scraps
• Mixing food scraps with leaves and mulch
• Turning and wetting the pile
• Applying finished compost to a garden

Are there any benefits to the school?

• Lower school garbage costs
• Reduced water bill for surrounding landscaping

How much does it cost?

Its FREE, our way of giving back to the city