Making Compost

Pupils in Scoil Eoin get many opportunities to recycle waste paper, plastic and packaging materials in their classroom. They also generate large amounts of organic waste especially lunch scraps and banana skins which we take to the compost bins. 

• This material is usually collected by two students who then bring it to the compost bins.
• We also add other materials such as garden cuttings, shredded paper and old compost to the bin.
• We keep a lid on the compost bin to generate hear and speed up the rotting process.
• All organic waste will eventually rot down to make a soil-like material.
•  When it is fully decomposed it is dug into the garden.

Making Compost from Banana Skins