Composting in Wisconsin

• This article explores what composting is, how to compost at home, rules and regulations for composting in WI, reducing food waste, and what materials should or shouldn't be composted. 
• Students will learn that compost contains carbon from broken down organic materials, proper home compost should not be excessively smelly or pest-attracting, and some animal manure is not useful for composting.

Positives

• This article includes a great poster of what can and can't be composted and a printable PDF instruction booklet on how to start composting at home.
• It includes an interactive map of excess food, composting services, and information about composting indoors.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should understand how landfills and food waste contribute to climate change.
• Student should know the difference between organic and inorganic materials.
  

Differentiation

• This article could enhance a lesson on the carbon cycle, carbon sinks, and how both relate to climate change. 
• After reading the article, the teacher could lead a classroom discussion on the Wisconsin government's effectiveness at expanding composting within the state.
• This article could supplement a classroom discussion on the various ways students can fight against climate change. 
• This article could augment a classroom discussion on how governments could incentivize businesses and citizens to become more eco-friendly.
  

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