Upland High School Compost Program w/CCAC

  • Location
    Upland, California
  • Status
    Active
  • Age Level
    11 to 13 Years
    14 to 18 Years
  • Group Type
    K-12 School

The Problem

When organic waste is disposed in landfills it creates a potent greenhouse gas called methane. Organic waste is anything that comes from the Earth including green waste, wood waste, food waste, and other fibers including paper and cardboard. 24 million tons of organic waste are generated each year in CA.

Our Plan

At Upland High School: - Recover 20% of currently disposed of organics for human consumption - Divert 75% of organics from landfill

Themes Addressed

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    Climate Change
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    Education
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    Food Choices
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    Food Insecurity

The Benefit

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    Environment
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