Best Practices for

School Waste Reduction and Diversion 

Green SWoRD

School Year 2023-2024

Statewide Working Group for Municipalities & Volunteers

Implementing Waste Reduction Programs in K-12 Schools

 

Mission of the Project

An ongoing working group of municipalities and volunteers that are invested in school waste reduction and diversion.  Members meet virtually in October, February, May and once over the summer with other municipal officials and volunteers to review topics, share experience and learn from peers while working on the funding, marketing, implementation and management of school waste reduction programs. 

Schedule:

Thursday 9:30am-11:00am

School Waste Reduction Kickoff - America Recycles Day - November 15

School Waste Bans, School Recycling Policy and appropriate school signage should be in place. Campaign to Join The Green Team.

Tuesday 3:00pm-4:30pm

Plan Earth Day Events & Ensure you qualify for SMRP grants

Municipalities need to confirm that their schools are recycling per their Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Survey submissions to MassDEP.

Wednesday 9:30am-11:00am

Program Evaluation

Review Earth Day activities, promote Reuse and Recycling, review end of year planning (locker/desk cleanout, supply donation or reuse).

Tuesday 9:30am-11:00am

Gear up for the New School Year

Tweak existing programs, plan for volunteer transitions, implement new programs.

Need to Register or Have Questions?

Contact Julia (NE3) or Gail (NE2)