School Sustainability Program Kickoff & Events 

(Earth Day, America Recycles Day, Green Week, Locker/Desk Cleanout) - Potential New Working Group

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Click link above to see all Events meeting notes and action items in chronological order

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Templates, Reports, Surveys & Data by Green SWoRD

End of School Year Recycling and Reuse Relay Handout for Reuse and Recycling tips for locker and desk cleanout

End-of-Year Clothing Donation - Tips from The Green Team

If possible, place lost and found clothing on hangers or a clothesline instead of piled in a deep bin.  Consider installing a permanent clothing donation bin for ongoing and reliable collection. The following are some options for this:

Other Resources

Green Locker Clean-Out Guide  This Green Locker Clean-Out Guide by Seven Generations Ahead - Zero Waste Schools will take you through all the steps of planning and implementation, providing best practices and tips along the way 

Zero Waste Schools Event Guide  Make your next school event a good time for everyone, including the planet– go for zero waste! With a little advanced planning, school picnics, festivals, sporting events, graduation parties, meetings, and more can all be accomplished with a lot less waste. Zero waste school events also serve as great opportunities to teach others how it can be done. Zero waste is a path, and even small steps toward the goal of zero waste can make a difference. .

Turn a Wasteful Lunch into a Zero Waste Lunch flyer  Download and share this one-page flyer showing how to pack a zero waste lunch from home.

Back to School Supplies: A Zero Waste Guide  Get ideas for reusing supplies, purchasing eco-friendly supplies, and how to pack a zero waste lunch. Teachers will also find helpful hints on how to promote sustainability in the classroom.

Tips for a Healthy, Waste-Free Classroom  Help teachers reduce, reuse, and recycle in your classroom, as well as create a clean and healthy classroom environment.

The Great Locker Greenout Toolkit  How to Organize a School Locker Cleanout Day that Encourages Recycling and Reuse by MassRecycle