“Terraturn”

Issue:
For Americans composting neglect is a huge issue in our society. It is stated by the Benefits of Recycling that 72 percent of Americans don't compost their food waste, however, 67 percent would be willing to if it was more accessible. Our dear earth's health can have great benefits from the increase in composting, for example,it reduces methane emission, prevents soil erosion, conserves water, and combats climate change. but it wont happen unless people are given the motivation to take charge.

Our Solution:
So we present Terraturn; the middle man of the composting process where we provide tools and transport all compostable waste so our participants won’t have to do the harder parts themselves. Participants will be enticed by our rewards system to actively take green actions that will land them golden rewards, such as, gift cards, discounts, and a leaderboard to compete with community members .

Our Inspiration:
This was brought to our attention by our school attempting to transform into a 0 waste school which prompted us to dig deeper into the world of 0 waste and composting. Our idea was nothing but a tiny seed which had the issue but no solution until it sprouted into a wonderful garden. We knew we needed a solution that wasn’t impossible to attain but effective for our idea to work.

How It Works:
We will provide participants with a custom compost bin that can weigh the compost, protect from smells, and is durable and recyclable if damaged. Our idea requires us to partner with people interested in composting and those interested in buying compost (local farms, gardening enthusiasts, etc.) to simplify the process on the participants' lives.