Student Launch Composting Program: May 14, 2025

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 At White Pine, we believe in learning that goes beyond the classroom—and our latest student-led project is the perfect example. This spring, students took the initiative to build and launch a school compost bin, and they’ll be responsible for maintaining it throughout the year.

The project began with lessons on sustainability, ecosystems, and the environmental impact of food waste. From there, students got hands-on: designing the bin, assembling materials, and creating a system for collecting compostable items like fruit peels, vegetable scraps, and paper towels from classrooms and lunches.

But this compost bin is more than a school project—it’s a valuable learning tool and a step toward a greener campus.



🌍 Why Composting Matters

Composting has a number of powerful benefits, including:

  • Reducing landfill waste by diverting food scraps and biodegradable materials

  • Enriching soil for school gardens with nutrient-rich compost

  • Cutting down greenhouse gas emissions by limiting methane produced in landfills

  • Teaching students environmental responsibility and the science of decomposition

  • Encouraging teamwork and problem-solving as students manage the system together

Our composting program is already making an impact. Students are excited to contribute, teachers are reinforcing the science behind the system, and our school community is working together to make a difference—one apple core at a time.

Stay tuned for updates as we track how much waste we reduce and how our compost helps our school garden grow.

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