Approx. 40% of landfill waste is organic material. The problem with this is that once in the landfill this organic waste doesn’t have enough oxygen to compost. Instead, it produces methane – an incredibly potent greenhouse gas.
Whether you’re looking for resources to help you make your own compost or have someone else process it for you, our composting team is here to help make it as easy as possible for you to divert your food waste from the landfill.




Learn how our worm friends can make a rich fertilizer, right in your classroom! This presentation includes hands-on time exploring red wriggler worms. We'll discuss what composting is, why it matters, and how to care for a vermicomposting bin.
Learn how our worm friends can make a rich fertilizer, right in your classroom! This presentation includes hands-on time exploring red wriggler worms. We'll discuss what composting is, why it matters, and how to care for a vermicomposting bin.

The complete set-up includes a site visit, ongoing consultation support/troubleshooting, and customized training for students and staff.
The complete set-up includes a site visit, ongoing consultation support/troubleshooting, and customized training for students and staff.

Composting is a great way to reduce waste and at the same time reduce your environmental footprint. Learn how to recycle your kitchen scraps and yard waste into a rich natural soil amendment. Learn the benefits of composting, how to get started, key factors for successful composting, and how to use your finished compost.
Composting is a great way to reduce waste and at the same time reduce your environmental footprint. Learn how to recycle your kitchen scraps and yard waste into a rich natural soil amendment. Learn the benefits of composting, how to get started, key factors for successful composting, and how to use your finished compost.

No yard or space for an outdoor compost bin? No problem! Vermi-composting is an easy and compact way to reduce your waste. Learn the basics behind composting with Red Wriggler worms, including setting up a bin, feeding your worms, keeping them healthy, and harvesting your finished compost.
No yard or space for an outdoor compost bin? No problem! Vermi-composting is an easy and compact way to reduce your waste. Learn the basics behind composting with Red Wriggler worms, including setting up a bin, feeding your worms, keeping them healthy, and harvesting your finished compost.


Compost & Waste Reduction Program Coordinator
Green Action Centre