Empowering K-12 Schools to Reduce Food Waste and Methane Emissions Through Education
Let's Go Compost is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing K-12 public schools in the U.S. with educational resources to reduce food waste.
We address the lack of tools for school-level practitioners in food waste reduction and composting education. Our work in these underserved communities reduces waste, creates healthier learning environments, and equips students with practical STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) skills to tackle waste challenges at their school.
Our mission is to prevent methane emissions emitted at landfills by reducing food waste at K-12 public schools in the United States. K-12 students are a major source of food waste but are often overlooked in sustainability efforts. Through our work, we aim to accelerate sustainable food practices in schools, addressing a problem that is recognized within schools but rarely acknowledged beyond them.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Our Mission
To make composting free and accessible throughout the United States.
Our Overarching Goals
How We Will Meet Our Mission
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Provide workforce development to grow the composting industry
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Encourage and aid the development of decentralized composting infrastructure
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Provide public education to proactively reduce compost contamination and increase demand for infrastructure
A Comprehensive Strategy to Reaching Zero Organic Waste
We take a bottom-up and top-down approach to integrating composting as a standard life practice, connecting businesses, schools, and residents with the solutions they need to reach zero organic waste in their day-to-day lives. From the ground up, we engage with communities directly, offering education programs and hands-on workshops to raise awareness and provide practical composting skills. Through our partnerships with local organizations, we empower individuals and households with the tools and knowledge needed to start composting at home.
From the top down, we collaborate with municipalities, businesses, and educational institutions to create and implement comprehensive composting programs. We advocate for accessible, affordable composting infrastructure and provide consulting services to help businesses and schools develop effective waste management strategies. By making composting free and accessible through public education, financial support, and infrastructure development, we aim to foster a culture of sustainability and significantly reduce organic waste on a larger scale. This dual approach ensures composting will become an integral part of daily life for all, regardless of location or income, contributing to a greener world for tomorrow.
