My name is Yuvan Sampath, and I'm a Junior in high school. This whole journey started with my mom. Ever since I could remember, my mom has been obsessed with composting. Even after our move from the frigid climate of Connecticut to the heat of Texas, she looked for ways to continue her passion. One day, I asked her to teach me about composting, just as a way to spend time with her. After learning the principles and how simple it was, I was confused as to why so few people did it. I asked around, and it turned out that people wanted to compost, but just didn't know how or didn't have the resources to do so. This set off a lightbulb in my head. I wanted to create an easy and accessible way to compost for anybody who wished to help our planet. I researched "Vermicomposting": a way to compost using worms that could be done underground. I drew up a prototype using a plastic bucket and then called local stores and restaurants asking for their otherwise trashed buckets for my project. I was able to get some from a local barbeque and a Dunkin' Donuts, and I created my prototype. I buried it in my mom's raised bed, and after a few weeks of layering browns and greens, I had a result of fresh and nutrient-rich compost for the garden!