Compass third graders take a field trip!

Compass third graders take a field trip!

The Clean Memphis Education team took third graders from Compass schools on a field trip to TO Fuller State Park. The students got to explore the park, learn of the history and the nature within! T.O Fuller state park was one of the first parks to open to African...

Zero Waste Meal Prep 101

40% of food in America is wasted, and most of that is from the residential sector! We tend to watch food wither away before tossing it to the landfill. However, simple lifestyle changes like planning your meals can significantly reduce your carbon footprint. Plus,...
The Last Wild

The Last Wild

The Last Wild is the first book in a British trilogy that tells the tale of a great pandemic that has come and killed all the animals left in the world. A young boy becomes the leader of the last group of animals that have summoned him to help them save themselves and...

The Mystery of Expiration Dates

We often find ourselves opening up the refrigerator or cupboard to find some of our food is beyond their due date. “Best By,” “Use by,” and “Sell by” are standard dates found on meats, poultry, or egg product. But what do they mean?...
Compass Teachers Take a Field Trip

Compass Teachers Take a Field Trip

Picture taken by Julie Long Over 20 Compass Community School teachers from grades 3-5 boarded a bus and took a trip they had never imagined – to the Shelby County MRF (Materials Recovery Facility)! In order to have a reference to the problems of solid waste in Memphis...