All information, copyright Eco-Cycle 2012 School Compost Programs: Pathways to Success By Kary Schumpert and Cyndra Dietz, Eco-Cycle After the oft-repeated three R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) comes the lesser known, but equally important fourth R, rot, for compost. There are a number of methods that a classroom, school or school district may use for establishing a compost program. The finished product is a valuable soil amendment, adding fertility to local farms, school gardens or classroom plantings. What must be kept out of compost is as important as what should go in. However, much of a school’s waste stream that is not recyclable, and is organic, can be composted.  Read complete article: School Compost Programs: Pathways to Success Eco-Cycle's Schools Program