Physical Place:

Sustainable Food Service

START Metric #43:

Composting

Guides & Resources

‘How To’ Guides

  • A Guide to School Composting

    From Cornell's WMI, steps to starting a school composting program, descriptions of successful programs, & ideas for curriculum integration.

  • A Composting Guide for Student Leaders and Teachers

    From Green Mountain Farm to School, a guide to creating an on-site school composting program, including equipment, supplies, and day-to-day procedures.

  • On-Site Composting at Schools

    Strategies, systems and useful cost estimates for implementing on-site composting systems.


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