Meet Let's Go Compost
Let’s Go Compost is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing practical, low-cost composting education and infrastructure across the United States. We focus on community spaces that shape daily habits at scale. Our work reduces food waste, builds soil literacy, and prepares communities for long-term composting adoption using simple systems, clear training, and standardized curriculum.
2021: Began organization, created free worm composting farms with buckets for local events in Arizona.
2022: Formally registered organization, expanded bucket-based composting giveaways to a school pilot.
2023: Expanded beyond a single site into multi-school programs with educator training and starter kits.
2024: Scaled to 110 sites across 10 states, reaching thousands of participating educators and students.
2025: Reached 250+ schools in 25 states, focused on workforce pathways and decentralized infrastructure.
2026: Slated to reach 500 schools in all 50 states, with 150 additional institutions, including libraries and nonprofits.
Our Board of Directors
Sharon George
Director
It all started with a bucket,
Let’s Go Compost started with a simple idea in 2021, when our founder, Lauren Click, sparked a passion for composting during lockdown. What began as a DIY project using repurposed bakery buckets quickly grew into a mission: providing educators with free composting tools and curriculum.
Today, Let’s Go Compost is a national nonprofit making composting accessible, affordable, and scalable across the United States. Our programs equip schools with worm farms, training, and classroom resources that empower students to take action on food waste. Our work has earned international recognition from the U.S. Composting Council, United Nations, and the U.S. Green Building Council.
Through our strategic, systems-based approach, we’re proving that composting is an industry-driven solution that strengthens local economies, reduces climate impact, and makes food waste diversion a standard practice in schools and communities.
