Composting 101 How Composting Works

The video discusses a school initiative to reduce waste by implementing recycling and composting. Initially, the school faced overflowing trash cans and high waste disposal costs. Students learned about recycling and composting, discovering that worms play a crucial role in breaking down food waste. The initiative significantly reduced garbage, from 12 bags to half a bag per lunch period. Despite initial challenges in getting students to sort waste correctly, the program succeeded with the help of Terracycle, which pays for certain recyclables. The video concludes with advice for other schools to start similar programs.

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