This training video covers everything school staff need to know about the requirements of state waste laws, the role of each stakeholder at school, and the resources available. 

Other versions available:

• Training slides (also customizable on canva)

• Training script 

These template signs are available on canva and can be customized to suit your school or district's unique sorting requirement. Remember, sorting rules vary by location, so check your hauler or city's website for local information. 

• Bin signs on canva. Go to "File" -> "Make a copy" to customize. 

• Reducing single-use signs on canva. (Also available as pdf). 

The first step to a successful Green Team is getting all the right people in the room. We recommend each Green Team have at least one teacher, administrator, custodian, and student member who are formally committed via the Appointment Letter. 

This letter serves as an important record to re-establish the team each year.

Template Appointment Letter

• Available as google doc. "File" -> "Make a copy" to customize to use. 

These slides cover the basics of preventing and reducing waste at school, as well as forming a Green Team to make it happen!

We recommend all members of the Green Team review the training materials each year. 

Available as pdf of slides and canva presentation. 

• In canva, go to "File" -> "Make a copy" to customize a template. 

These slides can be used to quickly orient staff and students to sorting and preventing contamination. 

Available as pdf of slides and canva presentation. 

• In canva, go to "File" -> "Make a copy" to customize a template.