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There are lots of ways you can help support the 4Rs programs at your school – just ask! Volunteers are needed for lunchtime, working with green teams, and spreading the word through PTA, Parents Clubs, sporting events, fundraisers and more. Keeping the 4Rs top of mind in all school-related activities helps lower trash costs and increase diversion rates.
There are lots of ways you can help support the 4Rs programs at your school – just ask! Volunteers are needed for lunchtime, working with green teams, and spreading the word through PTA, Parents Clubs, sporting events, fundraisers and more. Keeping the 4Rs top of mind in all school-related activities helps lower trash costs and increase diversion rates.
Take the 4Rs Pledge!
I promise to reduce, reuse, recycle and rot my stuff whenever possible!
Wastebusters Certification Program
The Wastebusters Certification Program for FY 2011-12 now includes all 47 public schools and K-12 private schools within the CCCSWA jurisdiction. Schools can qualify for either the Wastebusters Leadership Circle or Wastebusters Winners awards by meeting certain criteria. Applications are included below. Call the contact below for assistance and questions.
Contact:
Lois Humphreys, TRG & Associates
(925) 778-8803
Grades: K-12
Downloads:
Wastebusters Winners Application (pdf)
Wastebusters Leadership Circle Application (pdf)
Materials Recovery Facility Field Trip
Ever wonder where those recyclable materials go when they leave the school or your home? They are taken to the Pacific Rim Recycling Center in Benicia where they are sorted, baled and shipped out to various locations and countries. This field trip will allow students to see up close how recyclables are sorted and they’ll learn why it’s so important to sort correctly in the classroom. The field trip includes an interactive classroom presentation, outside tour of the facility (in an enclosed area), a free 4Rs bracelet and pre-tour activities for the classroom. In FY 2011/12, field trips will be limited to the first come, first serve, 13 schools that apply. Wastebuster Leadership Circle schools will have first priority. Schools that are not Wastebuster Leadership Circle certified must pay for their own bus transportation. Dates for 2011/12 are: Sept. 13, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec, 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 21, Mar 20, Apr. 17, May 15.
Contact:
Lois Humphreys, TRG & Associates
(925) 778-8803
Grades: 4-7
Downloads:
Materials Recovery Facility Field Trip Application (pdf)
Food Waste Recycling Program—NEW!!
Schools within specific routes will be able to separate and collect all its food waste and have it picked up by Allied Waste. This program requires a team of parents or teachers, students and custodians to help organize and educate the entire student body about proper food waste separation. Collection is free for schools.
Contact:
Lois Humphreys, TRG & Associates
(925) 778-8803
Grades: K-12 (depending on routes)
Downloads:
Food Waste Collection and Composting Procedures (pdf)
K-5 Wastebusters 4Rs Curriculum
Our new Wastebusters Curriculum offers teacher themes, activities, vocabulary and reading resources to teach students in elementary school about the 4Rs. Special thanks to Bess Inzeo, Rheem Elementary School kindergarten teacher, and Principal Elaine Frank for developing the Curriculum.
Contact:
Lois Humphreys, TRG & Associates
(925) 778-8803
Grades: K-12 (depending on routes)
Downloads:
4Rs Curriculum (pdf)
4Rs Presentations
Classroom Power Point Presentation
Enjoy this interactive presentation and follow what happens to your garbage and recycling once it’s collected from your curbside. See how materials are transported and processed, learn how to reduce waste by learning the 4Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot. We will customize the Power Point to address the specifics of your 4Rs program and age group.
Contact:
Lois Humphreys
(925) 778-8803
Grades: K-12; works best in the classroom
5 Minute Lunchtime Presentation
Do you ever find that you and your students are confused about what’s recyclable and what isn’t during lunchtime? How can we reduce lunch packaging waste and maximize what goes in the recycling bin? How can we use food waste to compost or vermicompost? Our presenter runs through what can and can’t be recycled on school campuses in a fun, fast (5 minute) and interactive way. We will also help teach students to be the teachers at lunchtime for a really efficient lunchtime recycling program.
Contact:
Lois Humphreys
(925) 778-8803
Grades: K-8
Downloads:
YES! Lunchroom Recycling Sign (pdf)
Parents Lunch Waste Flyer (pdf)
Burton Valley Lunchtime Recycling Power Point (.ppt)
Want to learn how effective your recycling program is? What materials are still being thrown away on campus that is recyclable/compostable? CCCSWA’S Recycling Coordinator works with student groups to conduct waste audits. Students sort through, categorize, and weigh materials found in the school’s garbage. The audit concludes with an age-appropriate discussion about the benefits of reducing waste and recycling. We provide safety glasses, gloves and aprons.
Contact:
Lois Humphreys
(925) 778-=8803
Grades: 5-12. 15 students maximum
Other Great Resources!
Downloads from the Wastebusters Program:
Classroom Recycling Reminders Sign pdf
Wastebusters Bookmarks pdf
Custodian Award (2 awarded in May each year) pdf
Composting Workshops
CCCSWA provides interactive, hands-on composting workshops in your school garden/compost area for all grade levels. Students learn composting techniques that can be applied both at school and at home. Maximum workshop time is 1.5 Hours. Limited workshops opportunities per year.
Contact:
Ashley Louisiana
(925) 906-1801
Grades: K-12. Minimum of 15 students
Earth Team invites your school to join the Zero Waste / Earth Week Challenge, as part of the Cool Schools Climate Action Campaign. Learn about the 4Rs, the connection between waste reduction and climate change, work with students from other schools in our Green Summit events, and take action at your school to educate and empower your campus to make a difference!
Contact:
Climate Action Campaign Director
(510) 704-4030
Grades: Middle and high schools (public)
Earthcapades Environmental Vaudeville
Earthcapades’ teams of “Wastebusters” are back with a new adventure for 2011/12. Learn simple things everyone can do to reduce waste at school and at home, conserve natural resources, enjoy nature, and live in balance with Planet Earth. Highly developed skills, including juggling, singing, magic, comedy, storytelling and music, keep students and teachers on the edge of their seats while reinforcing your school's Wastebusters program. The audience participates throughout the show while learning the 4R's: REDUCE the amount of trash we create and resources we use, REUSE everyday products, RECYCLE properly, ROT food scraps into compost and respect Planet Earth. Students of all learning styles respond to a blend of live action, multi-media, facts, pictures, music and tricks. EarthCapades is also distributing the fun and free Recyclone reusable bags to every student that attends the assembly.
Contact:
Hearty
(650) 557-4258
Gardens at Heather Farm—Compost in the Classroom
The Gardens at Heather Farm education staff offers classroom instruction and field trips on composting and vermicomposting for K-5 classes. Classes are “Do the Rot Thing: Soils and Composting: and “From Our Garden to Yours”. Hurry and sign up for these fun, one hour workshops as a limited number of classes are available.
Contact:
Education Department
(925) 947-6712
www.gardenshf.org
Grades: K-5
There is a cost for these programs.