Lets Go Compost
A Community-Led Effort To Make Composting Free And Accessible
Mission
Let's Go Compost is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to making composting free and accessible throughout the United States. Our mission is to revolutionize waste management, reduce landfill waste, and combat harmful greenhouse gas emissions. By providing free compost bins, a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) classroom composting program, advocating for policy change, and funding underserved communities, we ensure composting reaches all, irrespective of location or income.
Ruling year
2023
Principal Officer
Lauren Click
Main address
P.O. Box 5683
Scottsdale, AZ 85261 USA
EIN
92-1782469
NTEE code
Recycling (C27)
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The EPA estimated that in the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30–40% of the food supply. This figure, based on estimates from USDA’s Economic Research Service of 31 percent food loss at the retail and consumer levels, corresponded to approximately 133 billion pounds and $161 billion worth of food in 2010. Food waste sent to landfill rots, causing a huge negative impact on the environment by releasing carbon and methane – a harmful greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Let's Go Compost aims to mitigate this carbon and methane by making composting free and accessible throughout the United States, irrespective of location or income.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
STEAM Classroom Composting Program
The STEAM Classroom Composting Program is designed to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education while fostering an understanding of composting's ecological significance. Through interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and engaging curriculum, Let's Go Compost empowers students with the knowledge and skills required to become environmentally responsible citizens.
Free Compost Bin Program
The Free Compost Bin Program endeavors to make composting accessible to all households, regardless of their socio-economic backgrounds. By distributing composting bins and providing educational resources on composting techniques, Let's Go Compost enables individuals and families to divert organic waste from landfills, thus contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and the creation of nutrient-rich soil amendments.
Annual Earth Day Booth
The Annual Earth Day Booth is a community-oriented initiative that allows Let's Go Compost to connect directly with the public during our Annual Giving Campaign throughout the month of April. At this booth, educational materials, workshops, and interactive displays are offered to raise awareness about composting's positive impact on the environment. By celebrating Earth Day, Let's Go Compost promotes its core values of sustainability, conservation, and environmental responsibility.
Scout Program
The Scout Program collaborates with local troops to educate young girls about the significance of composting and sustainable living. Through badge-earning activities, workshops, and community projects, Let's Go Compost instills lifelong values of environmental stewardship in the next generation of leaders, emphasizing the importance of taking care of the planet.
Mobile Seed Library
The Mobile Seed Library initiative takes a holistic approach to sustainability by integrating seed-saving practices with composting. By offering a selection of seeds, Let's Go Compost encourages individuals to grow their own plants while simultaneously practicing responsible composting. This program embodies the organization's commitment to promoting regenerative practices.
Public Outreach and Education
Let's Go Compost's Public Outreach and Education program seeks to reach a broader audience through workshops, presentations, and community events. By disseminating accurate and accessible information about composting, waste reduction, and sustainable living, the program empowers individuals with the tools they need to make informed environmental decisions.
Compost Chatbot
The Compost Chatbot is an innovative digital tool that offers real-time assistance and guidance on composting-related inquiries. Accessible through various platforms, this chatbot provides personalized recommendations, troubleshooting, and educational resources, enhancing Let's Go Compost's commitment to making composting knowledge widely available and easily accessible.
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
500 compost bins distributed throughout the community
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Free Compost Bin Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We have a steadfast commitment to promoting accessible and free composting practices. Through our seven comprehensive programs, we aim to realize our mission, uphold our core values, and work towards our visionary goals. These programs collectively cater to diverse segments of the community and play a pivotal role in fostering sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The following is an overview of the seven core programs that exemplify our dedication to our mission.
STEAM Classroom Composting Program:
The STEAM Classroom Composting Program is designed to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education while fostering an understanding of composting's ecological significance.
Free Compost Bin Program:
By distributing composting bins and providing educational resources on composting techniques, Let's Go Compost enables individuals and families to divert organic waste from landfills, thus contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and the creation of nutrient-rich soil amendments.
Annual Earth Day Booth:
The Annual Earth Day Booth is a community-oriented initiative that allows Let's Go Compost to connect directly with the public during our Annual Giving Campaign throughout the month of April.
Scout Program:
Our Scout Program collaborates with local troops to educate young girls about the significance of composting and sustainable living through badge-earning activities, workshops, and community projects.
Mobile Seed Library:
By offering a selection of seeds, Let's Go Compost encourages individuals to grow their own plants while simultaneously practicing responsible composting.
Public Outreach and Education:
Let's Go Compost's Public Outreach and Education program seeks to reach a broader audience through workshops, presentations, and community events.
Compost Chatbot (In Development):
The Compost Chatbot is an innovative digital tool that offers real-time assistance and guidance on composting-related inquiries. Accessible through various platforms, this chatbot provides personalized recommendations, troubleshooting, and educational resources, enhancing Let's Go Compost's commitment to making composting knowledge widely available and easily accessible.
Through these seven core programs, we are not only championing the cause of composting but also nurturing a culture of environmental consciousness, sustainability, and collaboration within communities.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Since our inception in September 2022, we have distributed hundreds of free compost bins, continued to advocate for public education regarding composting, and work to incorporate our STEAM Classroom Composting curriculum throughout schools.
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Lets Go Compost
Board of directorsas of 09/08/2023
Lauren Click
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