Roger Bacon Composts!
In late April, we performed a waste audit over several weeks to determine how much material Roger Bacon composts daily. We currently compost 8-10 pounds of food from the cafeteria daily, with an average of 9.1 pounds daily. If we multiple that number by 180 (the number of days in a school year), we divert roughly 1600 pounds of food waste from the landfill. The food waste is safely stored in the round composters near the back of the building. Over time, the food will break down and can be used to supply nutrients to various garden projects on the school grounds. The statue of St. Francis is practically smiling at our efforts!