Zero Waste Programs

Composting principles have always been part of the Grow Some Good curriculum however in the 2019-2020 school year, we kicked off the zero waste program. Food waste from the cafeteria was composted and put back into the garden to create a more fertile growing environment. 

Zero Waste Articles

Lacey Abercrombie Garden Coordinator Lokelani Intermediate and Kamaliʻi Elementary Lacey joins Grow Some Good with a very eclectic background. Growing up in St. Louis, she loved spring, summer, and fall when she could run around outside and winter when she could...

Laura Finkle Garden Coordinator Kihei Elementary Laura grew up in the Ridge and Valley region of rural northwest New Jersey. She spent her childhood hiking the Appalachian Trail, mountain biking the woodlands, and working with her siblings in their family's produce...

Amber Shettler Garden Coordinator Kahului Elementary and Waiheʻe Elementary Amber grew up in the Redwood forests of Northern California where her love of the outdoors began. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Education which allowed her to...