School Services
Sustainability Actions
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Conduct a waste audit of current operating procedures
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Develop a lunchroom sustainability program that utilizes composting, recycling, food recovery and reduction in single-use plastics
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Partner with community organizations to divert recoverable food
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Provide training, signage, set-up and ongoing support
Education & Programming
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Develop a model for youth involvement and leadership to ensure students are at the center of the waste reduction efforts and other “green” initiatives at school
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Offer curriculum resources on the 4 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recover (food), Rot (composting)
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Offer plans to implement a School Garden and School Pantry
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Provide resources for All-school Assemblies and Campaign Days
Results
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Lighten environmental footprint
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Reduce carbon footprint
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Advance sustainability and environmental practices
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Realize cost savings of implementing sustainable practices
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Help meet climate goals/environmental goals
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Meet USDA/EPA food loss and waste reduction goal of 50% by 2030
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Empower students
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Create a school culture that centers sustainability and environmental justice and action