Youth Led School Composting

Presenters
Caroline Cooper, Student, Northampton High School
Amelia Ritt, Student, Northampton High School
Lily Shimpach, Student, Northampton High School

During this workshop the Northampton environmental club co-leaders explained how to introduce composting into school cafeterias. They outlined the necessary steps to get administrative approval, explain the nitty-gritty logistics of waste collection and removal (trucks, custodial staff help, compost monitors), and provide the attendees with ways to engage students in the process and incentivize them to help out! They hope to encourage students to start initiatives in their own schools by providing them with a successful example and empowering them with information and resources.

Resources

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Recording