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Who would have thought that these piles of used paper can be converted into
something useful and something that rakes in good cash? Sounds interesting? Allow us
to share with you the story of Vermicast Meadow!
It all started when the school adopted modular distance learning modality. With the
onset of COVID-19 pandemic, in-person classes in all levels across the country were
suspended. Given its geography and resources, the school resorted to implementing
modular distance learning.
After a year, the innovators noticed that the school started producing excessive amount
of paper waste. The presence of excessive paper waste in the school premises can
spoil the nature of a conducive learning environment. This prompted the innovators
to come up with an idea that will turn paper waste into something useful for the school,
the learners, and the community. Thus, Vermicast Meadow was brought to life.
This project aimed to:
make practical use of the paper waste in school;
produce organic fertilizer for the school garden; and
generate income for the school by selling the vermicast to the local market.
After earning the approval and support of the school administration, the innovators
initiated a donation drive. Proceeds from the said drive were used to fund the
construction of the project.
In the production of vermicast, the following processes were involved:
1. Selection of location
2. Construction of vermicast meadow
3. Gathering and preparation of substrates
4. Management
5. Pest control
6. Harvesting
7. Packing
8. Marketing and selling
Vermicast weighing 500 grams was sold for only 15 pesos while 1 kilogram was sold for
only 30 pesos.
Aside from raking in a good cash, Vermicast Meadow has achieved the very reason
why it started — to provide a clutter-free and orderly learning environment for the
learners of Loreto N. Nedic National High School.
In addition, the product has already helped the innovators and the teachers and
educational leaders in the District of Madalag in growing healthier plants. The organic
fertilizer also breathed new life to the vegetables in the Gulayan sa Paaralan.
As of this recording, this project has already generated a total sales of Php 7,430.00
and still counting. Part of the sales earned had been used to purchase a garden set that
features a Mathematical mind game for learners.
Among its recent developments is the plan of the innovators to extend the project to the
community. They have convened with the Alaminos Brgy. Council to initiate a
partnership for waste segregation and vermicomposting. The innovators also pledge to
answer the requests for technical assistance of different schools in the district regarding
the process and implementation of vermicomposting.
Moreover, the innovators has just created a video tutorial which can be used during the
provision of technical assistance. Should the video pass the QA, the innovators will
propose that it will be used in the teaching of Horticulture in the Division of Aklan.
At a school level, the innovators had trained scouts who had been helping in the
production process and maintenance of the project. The said training was made an
integral part of their advancement. It was agreed that 70% of the proceeds from selling
the product will go to the scouts and the remaining 30% will be used for project
maintenance and for the construction of a new Material Recovery Facility for the school.
Inspired by its goal to contribute in the learning process, Vermicast Meadow will
continue to spark the message of good hope and create a rolling wave of positive
change for the learners, the school, and the community.
Para sa inungang Madalagnon! Para sa inungang Akeanon! Para sa mga inungang
kampeon!