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Starting a School Compost Program
Dr. Dave MinnerGifft Hill School
Harith WickremaIsland Green Living
Association
Nov 30, 2016
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Gifft Hill School • 180 Students
• 70% tuition assistance
• 50% islanders 50% continentals
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• Picture
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EARTH Gardens
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• Dedicated leader, school support
• Make it fit curricula, math, science, elective Farm to Table
• Garden or recycling program
• Involve community
• Have Fun
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Some Considerations
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Answer these questions first!
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• What is the goal?
–Demonstration to teach math, science, sustainability
–Targeted waste reduction goal
–Garden production
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Answer these questions first!
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• 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
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Answer these questions first!
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• Who will lead the program?
–Maybe it is you since you are here!
–Get the community involved
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Compost Containers
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Compost Containers
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Compost Containers
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Static Composting
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Static Composting
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Materials – Greens & Browns
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25 tons/yr
50 tons/yr
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Materials – Greens & Browns
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25 tons/yr
50 tons/yr
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Medium Size Composting
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35 cu yds$6000
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Vermicomposting – worm composting
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Vermicomposting – worm composting
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Community Volunteers
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Community Volunteers
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Fun Lessons with Food
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–Grow/Eat garden food
– Reuse as compost
– Cycle of life
– Culture of the Table
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