Compostology Corp

Compostology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2020 by two Maryland high schoolers. From local roots, we’ve grown to represent youth voices globally—reaching the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in 2024 with 20+ local members and international advisees. We lead initiatives in food waste action, policy, and education, currently overseeing composting in 12 schools and food recovery in 113. Our youth-led model empowers students to drive change locally and globally. Recognized by the U.S. EPA and awarded $48,000 by the World Wildlife Fund, we implement school composting and food recovery programs that reduce landfill waste and foster peer-to-peer environmental education. We co-authored Maryland State Bill 124—passed after training 17,000 students—which created a $1.25M grant now supporting composting in 26 schools. We've also secured 4 local policies, launched 76 programs in Montgomery County, and partnered with changemakers in 7 countries and 13 U.S. states. Through our Coalition to Re-Imagine Food Waste, we host monthly global meetings to support communities in adopting sustainable practices and building a greener future for all.

Volunteers play a vital role by presenting during MCPS school lunch periods by educating students about their composting and food recovery programs. They also support our advocacy efforts by joining trips to speak directly with county and state legislators, helping advance policies that promote composting and reduce food waste.