Starting a School Compost Program, Minner ... - PRRP

Starting a School Compost Program, Minner & Wickrema, Caribbean Recycling Summit, Puerto Rico11-30-16

Starting a School Compost Program

Dr. Dave MinnerGifft Hill School

Harith WickremaIsland Green Living

Association

Nov 30, 2016

Gifft Hill School • 180 Students

• 70% tuition assistance

• 50% islanders 50% continentals

• Picture

EARTH Gardens

• Dedicated leader, school support

• Make it fit curricula, math, science, elective Farm to Table

• Garden or recycling program

• Involve community

• Have Fun

Some Considerations

Answer these questions first!

• What is the goal?

–Demonstration to teach math, science, sustainability

–Targeted waste reduction goal

–Garden production

• Age of composting students?

–Age appropriate equipment

•K-3 worm composting

•4-5 small drum 30 gal

•6-8 larger drum 80 gal or compost bin

•9-12 Largest 150 gal or compost bin

• Who will lead the program?

–Maybe it is you since you are here!

–Get the community involved

Compost Containers

Static Composting

Materials – Greens & Browns

25 tons/yr

50 tons/yr

Materials – Greens & Browns

25 tons/yr

50 tons/yr

Medium Size Composting

35 cu yds$6000

Vermicomposting – worm composting

Community Volunteers

Fun Lessons with Food

–Grow/Eat garden food

– Reuse as compost

– Cycle of life

– Culture of the Table

Starting a School Compost Program, Minner ... - PRRP

Documents

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