Edible Schoolyard, a program started 16 years ago in Berkeley and brought to NYC in 2010, knows what to do with food waste. Since its beginning garden, composting has been part of the program's success.
Compost in any garden reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills. But more important, composting creates an amazing nutrient for making plants grow while retaining rich soil. For students in school settings, composting gives them one of the most practical lessons for living and handling food. It is just a step away from learning the lesson buying locally and supporting local farmers. Some of those "farmers" can be students--if Edible Schoolyard has anything to do about it--even in a NYC school.
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