Lauren Click - Breaking Barriers to Composting, One Classroom at a Time

Lauren Click is the founder and executive director of Let's Go Compost. She is on a mission to democratize composting across the United States. As a Mercedes-Benz BEVisioneers fellow and the US Compost Council's Young Professional of the Year, she's turning a simple worm bin into a nationwide educational movement.She shares the story of how her organization has scaled from a single school to over 120 schools across 10 states, with plans for even greater expansion. Lauren discusses the challenges and successes of running a climate-focused nonprofit, emphasizing the importance of targeting the right audience and building strong community partnerships. She offers a preview into her free, K-12 curriculum, which uses engaging activities, from Peppa Pig videos to hands-on worm bins, to teach students about soil health, waste management, and environmental justice.Lauren also discusses how growing up and founding her nonprofit in Arizona, a state on the front lines of extreme heat, has shaped her approach and created a unique environment for climate action. She shares critical lessons learned, including the importance of engaging all school staff: from teachers to cafeteria workers and janitors.Episode at a Glance- The Mission and Structure of Let's Go Compost- The Growth and Impact of the Program- Key Lessons for Engaging Schools and Creating Systemic Change- How Arizona's Climate Reality Shapes the Work- A Look Inside the Free K-12 Composting Curriculum- The Future of Let's Go Compost and How to Get InvolvedAbout Lauren ClickLauren Click is the founder and executive director of Let's Go Compost, a nonprofit dedicated to making composting accessible. She is a Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers fellow, a Stanley 1913 Creator Fund recipient, and was named the US Composting Council's 2025 Young Professional of the Year. Lauren's work focuses on eliminating barriers to composting by providing free bins, curriculum, and resources to empower individuals and schools across the country to make a positive environmental impact.Connect with Lauren ClickWebsite →  https://www.letsgocompost.org/Curriculum →http://letsgocompost.org/schoolsLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenclick/Send us a message!