"The best hope for learning to live sustainably lies in schooling that returns to the real basics: experiencing the natural world; understanding how nature sustains life; nurturing healthy communities; recognizing the consequences of how we feed ourselves and provision our institutions; knowing well the places where we live, work, and learn."
Zenobia Barlow, Co-founder and Executive Director Center for Ecological Literacy
Recycle Duplicator Ink and Toner Bottles (TDSB specific procedure)** -
Conduct a Waste Audit - Discover how much waste your school is producing so you can start reducing!
Divert Textile Waste - Reduce, reuse, repurpose, repair, and recycle old textiles such as clothes, shoes, and bedding, and help to divert waste from the landfill.
EcoCode - Is your school’s environmental policy or mission statement that demonstrates your commitment to climate action.
Env. Fair or Conference - Organize a day of environmental learning for your school or broader community.
GOOS Paper - Get creative and reduce paper use at your school by using Good On One Side paper bins throughout your school.
Reduce Single-use Plastics - Raise awareness and take a pledge to reduce the use at your school.
Reduce Your Food Waste - Get your school ready to reduce avoidable food waste through an awareness campaign and school-wide pledge.
Repurposing and Innovative Recycling - Recycle or repurpose items that are not recyclable through the regular recycling stream and help to divert waste from the landfill.
Sort Your Waste - Keep waste out of the landfill with a five-star waste sorting program!
The Great Gulp - Take a synchronized gulp of tap water to raise awareness about drinking water and the importance of reducing single-use plastic waste!
Vermicomposting - Get your hands dirty and turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich soil.
Waste-free Lunch - Reduce your school’s waste by encouraging students and staff to bring waste-free lunches!
Waste-free Meetings - Make your next school event or meeting waste-free!
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