Composting biodegrades organic waste such as food waste, manure, leaves, grass trimmings, paper, wood, feathers, crop residue etc., and turns it into a valuable organic fertiliser. Composting is a great way to get a final use out of food waste generated in your school. Creating a school garden will allow students to become more actively involved in their outdoor surroundings and compost can be used to provide the soil and plants with a source of food.