Project Overview
The Rotary Club of Corozal, in partnership with CLAW (Clean Land, Air and Water), is expanding a proven environmental education program that is already transforming how students across Corozal District think about waste, sustainability, and their role in protecting Belize's environment.
Through hands-on workshops and school garden programs, CLAW teaches students how food waste contributes to climate change — and gives them practical, real-world tools to do something about it. Students learn how to compost, reduce waste, and grow food sustainably, building habits that benefit their schools, their families, and their communities for years to come. The program is currently active in 23 schools across Corozal District, has already diverted thousands of pounds of food waste from dumpsites, and has a waiting list of 5 additional schools eager to participate.
Project Snapshot
Rotary Area of Focus
Supporting the Environment
Location
Corozal District, Belize
What We’re Delivering:
- Composting education workshops for students
- Compost bins for participating schools
- Lessons on waste reduction and climate change
- Hands-on training for home composting
- Support for school garden programs
- Education on nutrition and sustainability
- Student engagement through environmental action
Project Budget: US $2,500 (every $500 raised funds one school)
Why it Matters
Organic waste is one of the largest contributors to methane emissions when dumped in landfills and open dumpsites — yet most students have no idea that the food scraps from their lunch contribute to climate change. This program changes that.
By combining environmental education with composting, gardening, and nutrition, CLAW gives students practical knowledge they can apply immediately — at school and at home. Compost generated through the program feeds school gardens directly, closing the loop from food waste back to food production and helping students understand sustainability in a tangible, hands-on way.
The impact extends well beyond the classroom. As students bring these practices home, the program multiplies its reach into families and communities across Corozal District — building a more environmentally responsible generation for the future of Belize.