Kiddos Composting and Recycling Program

Less is more....

There is no better way to teach our next generation the importance of composting and recycling...  and it starts in the lunchroom at school.

Schools across America are increasingly adopting a practice that not only can save them thousands of dollars, but offers students hands on projects that correspond to the curriculum at every grade level.  By establishing composting programs at schools, we can reduce landfill waste and educate students about the relevance of resource conservation and composting for our environment. 

Kiddos brings this philosophy to the schools we serve and makes composting and recycling programs accessible by starting in the lunchroom where the majority of composting material,  in the way of food scraps and packaging are found.

Advantages for Students

Students learn about caring for the environment in different ways and what better way to understand what happens to our garbage than through the hands-on experience of composting and recycling.  School composting and recycling present endless educational opportunities both in school and as a way of life.

Advantages for the Environment

Many people believe that throwing food scraps and paper products into a landfill is harmless because they biodegrade. However, most people are surprised to learn that when these materials break down in a landfill, they become powerful contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, representing over 37% of all US greenhouse gas.  Composting reduces the waste you send to the landfill exponentially.  Composting feeds and improves the soil, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.

Advantages for Schools and  PTO's

Parent volunteer resources are extremely valuable.  Composting and recycling programs in the lunchroom at school provide parent volunteers an opportunity to participate in meaningful, productive and educational ways and still be able to see their kids during their lunch hour.  Since Kiddos lunch programs are so comprehensive, it frees up volunteers to  impact real change by working with the students on the recycling and composting program in the lunchroom.

Recycling and Composting Program Services

  • Resources referral for Composting and Recycling program for lunchroom
  • Composting and Recycling Information packet-everything you need to implement a Composting and Recycling program in your lunchroom.
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