ABOUT

​​​Welcome! Compostology is the youth 501(c)(3) nonprofit making food waste the next big frontier for environmental action, education, and legislation. We launch food waste composting, recovery, and prevention in K-12 schools, doubling as programs in student leadership development, civics, and environmental education - especially in schools with limited funds for special programs and after-school enrichment.

Founded in Montgomery County, Maryland, where we operate in 17 schools, we are pushing the movement globally as founders of the Coalition to ReImagine School Waste, alongside the Rotary-sponsored nonprofit Lunch Out of Landfills. We fund and collaborate with schools to save food that would otherwise be wasted - up to 2000 lbs monthly per school - while proposing and advocating for policies that systemize this mission, including our 2022 $1.25M Maryland state grant program.

Ready to fight food waste while advancing equitable environmental & civic education? We welcome new members who want to launch programs in their schools, students who want to join our central team, and other potential partners who want to have a chat to learn more. Please email us at any time or submit the form below to start your food to flowers journey with Compostology. As a youth-run operation motivated by passion, our work hours are 24/7! :)​​