Worms and Composting!

I am an environmental studies major at UC Santa Cruz. Seeing as this is my last Spring quarter, I am taking some really fun classes. One of them is called Education for Sustainable Living Program. Every Monday there are different speakers that come to talk about different ways about living sustainably. Last Monday, Frances Moore Lappe came and talked about her book "A Diet For A Small Planet." Besides Monday lectures, students sign up for a action research team of their choice.

Goals of the action research team are to: 1. Encourage communication and collaboration between all members of the campus community. 2. Apply concepts of sustainability to daily lives. 3. Research, strategize, and implement tangible change to improve our campus environment.

The action research team that I am apart of centers around COMPOSTING! Our goals for the quarter are to revamp some previously existing compost systems on campus farms and gardens. We are also going to set up an internship program where students can earn credit to create new composting areas for facilities like dining halls, that have previously not had any compost options.

If you haven't heard about all the amazing benefits from composting than you should check this website out. Compost Guide Learn how to make a compost pile and start one at your own house!