Composting Model with the Reuse of Organic Waste in Rural Schools

Abstract

School institutions generate organic waste due to daily meal consumption. A sustainable alternative is the implementation of a composting model to reuse this waste, generating humus, which can serve as fertilizer for school gardens. This study proposes the implementation of a compost bin in a rural school in Manaus, addressing the development of a prototype, the creation of a guideline manual for compost management, and the implementation of the school garden system. The project aims to raise awareness among the school community about proper solid waste management and reuse, promoting environmental education and behavioral change.