Composting in the Workplace

Composting in the Workplace

Composting in the Workplace

This in-person corporate training empowers employees to reduce workplace waste by creating and managing a community compost system. Utilizing the ADDIE instructional design model and Social Learning Theory, the program integrates team-based activities, reflective practices, and actionable steps. Employees learn to identify compostable items, overcome workplace-specific challenges, and implement sustainable practices. The training fosters collaboration, enhances problem-solving skills, and aligns with corporate social responsibility goals. By blending hands-on activities, a structured action plan, and follow-up support, this initiative demonstrates how small, intentional actions can lead to significant environmental and community impact.

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Problem

Many workplaces generate significant amounts of waste that contribute to environmental issues such as overflowing landfills and greenhouse gas emissions. Despite growing awareness of sustainability, practical strategies to reduce waste—like composting—are often overlooked or not implemented due to a lack of knowledge, resources, or team collaboration.

Solution

This corporate training provides a structured approach to establishing a workplace composting system. It uses the ADDIE model and Social Learning Theory to guide employees in identifying compostable materials, overcoming workplace-specific challenges, and collaborating on actionable steps to reduce waste. The training includes hands-on activities, real-world success stories, and reflective practices to foster teamwork, promote sustainability, and empower employees to implement and maintain an effective composting system.

Design & Development

The training program was developed using the ADDIE model, ensuring a systematic approach to design and implementation. Key stages included:

  1. Analysis: Conducted a needs assessment through employee surveys to gauge interest and identify workplace-specific waste challenges. The findings informed the training’s focus on practical strategies for composting.

  2. Design: Crafted a structured lesson plan incorporating diverse learning methods such as discussions, hands-on activities, and self-paced modules to accommodate different learning styles. Visual aids, checklists, and real-world success stories were integrated to enhance engagement and applicability.

  3. Development: Created instructional materials, including a PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and a self-paced reflection module hosted on Rise 360. Group activity guides and brainstorming templates were also designed to facilitate collaboration.

  4. Implementation: Designed a 90-minute session with activities like group brainstorming and action planning to enable employees to apply their knowledge. The session also included a follow-up self-paced module to reinforce learning and track progress.

  5. Evaluation: Integrated formative assessments during group activities and summative assessments through action plan presentations and post-training reflections. Feedback surveys were developed to measure the training’s effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

The design prioritizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and adaptability, ensuring participants can confidently develop and maintain a workplace composting system.

The Audience

Corporate employees from diverse roles and experience levels, ranging from beginners to those familiar with composting. The training accommodates varied engagement and skill levels, focusing on collaboration, practical solutions, and sustainability in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Instructional design (ADDIE model, needs assessment, and lesson planning), content development (handouts, presentations, and self-paced modules), facilitation of in-person training, team collaboration activities, and evaluation through assessments and feedback.

Tools Used

• Rise 360
• Canva
• Freepik