Our Programs
Compost Cats is a student-focused and community-based program of the University of Arizona’s Office of Sustainability concentrating on food waste reduction and diversion, community outreach and engagement, public education, and research facilitation. The mission of Compost Cats is to promote environmental, economic, and social justice by composting in Tucson and creating a quality soil amendment while mitigating climate change, increasing food security, and empowering the community through experiential education, innovation, and environmental advocacy.
Student Employment
Compost Cats student employees are afforded unparalleled experiential learning and professional development opportunities. Students collaborate through innovative partnerships with local non-profits, government agencies, and other entities. Compost Cats students serve as ambassadors for service, engagement, and collaborative leadership in and around the Southwest.
Compost Cats has employed more than 150 students over the last 10+ years; all of whom have been critical to our program’s foundation and further development. Our student employees have made Compost Cats an innovative, productive, essential workplace, and a valued community organization providing a household composting service for Tucson residents and working with the city to provide composting services for businesses within the city of Tucson