Create effective systems One-stop waste stations make it easy for students to sort their recycling, garbage, and organics into the right categories. Place waste, recycling, and green bins together in convenient areas of the school to cut down on contamination. Tips:...
Create effective systems Cutting back on food waste and packaging can have a big impact on the environment. Support and motivate weekly or daily waste-free and boomerang lunches by creating a fun reward system. Tips: Make it positive and voluntary: Students can...
Create effective systems Save paper and save trees by having a GOOS paper (good on one side) bin in all classrooms, offices, and printer rooms in your school. Tips: Get the EcoTeam or classrooms to decorate their own GOOS bins. Have a contest and award a prize for the...
Create effective systems Reduce waste at school by introducing reusable dishware for cafeteria meals and school events. Tips: Work with your school cafeteria to have reusable containers accepted for lunches and snacks.Keep reusable utensils and plates in classrooms,...
Monitor, evaluate, and celebrate success Conduct a waste audit and identify target items to reduce contamination. Approximately one-third of all recycling ends up in landfill due to contamination. Tips: Based on the results of your waste audit, create a whole-school...
Monitor, evaluate, and celebrate success Have you done something to be proud of? Celebrate and motivate your school through a visual display of waste minimization results. Tips: Share your Walkabout, EcoReview, and waste audit results in a well-trafficked area on...
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