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Edgemont District Waste Reduction and Recycling ProgramGreenburgh Nature Center:Braeden K. CohenPam MinerAnne Jaffe-Holmes
“New York Schools have an important role to play in promoting recycling… Waste reduction and recycling are critical elements of a well-rounded education that incorporates good social and environmental behaviors. For these reasons, I am encouraging all schools to establish or expand waste reduction and recycling
programs.”
-Richard P. Mills, 2007 Commissioner Of Education, New York State
A Call To Action!• Student leaders have already made recycling and composting
a priority• G.O., Environmental Club, FoodSync
• Schools need to provide the necessary infrastructure, training and encouragement for students to reduce and recycle waste during the school day.
• Daily behaviors at school should model real world practices.• NY State Department of Environmental Conservation has set
an ambitious goal of reducing municipal solid waste from 4.6-0.6 lbs/person/day by 2030.
Program Goals• Empower students to put
their knowledge of sustainable behavior into action• Be a leader in
implementing a comprehensive recycling program• Reduce the amount of
waste and environmental costs associated with waste incineration
The Facts- Room for Improvement
• 45% of school waste by weight is food.• Majority of other
waste is:• Compostable paper• Recyclable plastics• Recyclable metal
Recyclable or Compostable
Recyclable or Compostable
Jr./Sr. High School: Food Services Cooperation
Student Cooperation?
Program Description• Food waste and
recycling stations in cafeterias• Clearly labeled waste
and recycling bins throughout the schools• Bottle-filling water
fountains, with bottle-saving counters
Greenacres Elementary, Scarsdale School District
Program Highlights• Organize and train “Green Teams” for each school• Install bottle filling stations in key locations at Jr./Sr. High School.• Educate and train students, faculty and staff• Engage student groups in communication and media campaign• G.O., Environmental Club, Food Sync at Jr./Sr. High School• Recruit and train “Recycling Rangers” at Seely and Greenville
• Place appropriate recycling and food waste bins with CLEAR SIGNAGE in cafeterias and around the schools
• Work with PTA Lunch program heads (and with student leaders at EHS) to reduce waste from vendors
• Communicate with parents about the program; ask for their support in packing snacks and lunches in reusable or recyclable containers
• Train student groups for on-site composting operation
Keys to Success• Green Team organization (representatives: student, teachers,
custodial, kitchen, aides and admin)• The program is only as strong as the school’s Green Team.
• Effective training and motivation for students and staff• Clear, consistent signage and initial monitoring• Cooperation from vendors to reduce waste• Teacher support e.g. curriculum tie-ins to reinforce
sustainable practices in classrooms• Parents’ sending children with reusable lunch/snack
containers
Next steps…• Secure funding for
roll-out and subsequent years• Develop list of Green
Team members at each school• Agree to roll-out
plan:• School by school• Timing
Motivational Ideas• Yearly assembly• Waste reduction
contests (Requires baseline data and continuous tracking)• Inter-grade• Inter-school
• Rewards Programs• Recognition Awards