Turning Trash Into Treasure: a Classroom Composting Project
Help me give my students composting materials to reduce waste at our school.
$293 goal
This project expired on September 13, 2025.
This project expired on September 13, 2025.
My Project
Our class is starting a project focused on environmental responsibility, and we want to dive into composting as a hands-on way to learn about sustainability.
By composting food scraps and other biodegradable materials, students will see firsthand how waste can be transformed into something valuable for the earth.
We're asking for support to help us get the materials we need—like a classroom compost bin, outdoor tumblers, and books to learn about the process. This project will not only reduce waste at our school, but also teach students how small actions can have a real impact on the environment.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
220 students impacted
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Miracle-Gro Dual Chamber Compost Tumbler – Easy-Turn, Heavy-Duty Outdoor Bin Composter with 2 Sliding Doors (2x18.5 Gal/70L
• Amazon Business
$109.90
1
$109.90
Educational Insights See-Through Composter
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$49.46
1
$49.46
Young Living Thieves Household Cleaner 14.4 oz, Plant-Based All-Purpose Cleaner with Essential Oils, Safe for Floors, Mirrors, Carpets & Pet Areas
• Amazon Business
$38.58
1
$38.58
What's Sprouting in My Trash?: A Book about Composting (A+ Books: Earth Matters)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Composting - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$7.29
1
$7.29
Materials cost
$215.22
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.23
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$248.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$43.84
Total project goal
$292.29
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