Students at Westmere School are learning about the importance of reducing waste through composting.
The school has been supported by Waitematā Local Board to purchase two new ‘Hungry Bins’. The bins compost food scraps and provide an ideal living environment for compost worms.
As well as composting and worm farming, the students have been learning about recycling and reducing their carbon footprint.
Teacher Robyn MacKenzie says the students are being encouraged to compost at home too.
“Our project aims to promote low carbon living amongst the Westmere school community.”
Waitematā Local Board chair Richard Northey says the board members are passionate about supporting zero-waste, climate-friendly initiatives.
“It’s fantastic to see students learning practical skills to help the environment.
“Processing our food scraps instead of sending them to landfill reduces the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and promotes healthy tree and vegetable growth.
“We were very happy to provide funding for this project through our Quick Response Grants programme.”
Find out about more about Waitematā Local Board grants, eligibility and how to apply.
