The 2017 Wally-Waste-Not PowerPoint (WWNPP) Welcome, I’m “Wally-Waste-Not”! Have Fun in 2017! The 2017 Wally-Waste-Not PowerPoint (WWNPP) (Record 5R’s activities in this document) Earn $1,500 for your school by reducing waste and promoting recycling! Working towards a future without landfills…

Important Dates: Application deadline – Friday, December 9, 2016 Notification of acceptance, first 13 schools to apply - Week of December 12, 2016 Deadline to request a waste assessment - February 3, 2017 Deadline for submitting completed 5R’s Activities: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot, & Reveal (Admin & Promo) – May 12, 2017 Review of results and notification to awardees – First Week of June 2017 Awards presented at the Salinas Valley Recycles Board Meeting on August 17, 2017

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 1: Reduce (5 Activities Total: 3 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ MANDATORY ACTIVITY Schedule a waste assessment by contacting Estela Gutierrez at 831-775-3017 before Friday, February 3, 2017. The waste assessment will determine if the school needs to adjust garbage and recycling services. SVR staff will work with the school and local garbage and recycling haulers to implement any service level changes. Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 1: Reduce (5 Activities Total: 3 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ MANDATORY ACTIVITY Encourage a school-wide practice of double-sided printing, copying and student work by enabling the duplex printing capability as a default for copiers and printers. Post signs at printers, copiers, and fax machines to remind staff to reduce paper use by double-siding. Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 1: Reduce (5 Activities Total -3 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below MANDATORY ACTIVITY 3. “Like” us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SalinasValleyRecycles or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/svswsa

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 1: Reduce (5 Activities Total: 3 mandatory & 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 1st Choice (refer to application on page 6 to select your choice):

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 1: Reduce (5 Activities Total: 3 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 2nd Choice (refer to application on page 6 to select your choice):

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 2: Reuse (5 Activities Total: 2 mandatory and 3 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ MANDATORY ACTIVITY Create a system for teachers to give away unwanted school supplies for next year’s students to use. Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 2: Reuse (5 Activities Total -2 mandatory and 3 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ MANDATORY ACTIVITY Participate in a charity reuse collection program such as: Food Drive with Monterey County Food Bank, Teddy Bears with Hearts, One Warm Coat, The Princess Project (prom dresses), the Pantene Beautiful Lengths Program (hair donation for wigs), or local charity of choosing. At least one classroom or equivalent needs to participate to receive credit. Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 2: Reuse (5 Activities Total: 2 mandatory and 3 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 1st Choice (refer to application on page 7 to select your choice):

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 2: Reuse (5 Activities Total -2 mandatory & 3 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date of Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 2nd Choice (refer to application on page 7 to select your choice):

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 2: Reuse (5 Activities Total: 2 mandatory and 3 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 3rd Choice (refer to application on page 7 to select choices):

Recycling Station Sample Section 3: Recycle (6 Activities Total: 4 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ “Feed the Recycle Bin” Paper Plastics Metal & Glass MANDATORY ACTIVITY Reassess your Recycling Stations (recycling bin paired with a trash can along with a recycling poster) in each classroom, office, workstation, staff break-room, and work/copy rooms, common area, and kitchen and/or cafeteria to ensure all the recycling containers are still in place. Only use clear liners in recycling bins (no black trash bags). (Recycling containers and posters will be provided by Salinas Valley Recycles after a waste assessment is completed). Recycling Station Sample

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 3: Recycle (6 Activities Total: 4 mandatory and2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below MANDATORY ACTIVITY Schedule staff or classroom recycling presentations with Salinas Valley Recycles. Contact Estela Gutierrez to schedule a presentation.

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 3: Recycle (6 Activities Total: 4 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ MANDATORY ACTIVITY Create an organized system for collection of recyclables by establishing a student group (Green Team or Recycling Team) that monitors and spot- checks your school’s recycling program on a weekly basis. This group will also be responsible for continuing to educate students on what is and isn’t recyclable. Salinas Valley Recycles school recycling video can be viewed at: www.salinasvalleyrecycles.org Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 3: Recycle (6 Activities Total: 4 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ MANDATORY ACTIVITY Schedule a FREE Recycling Wizard Assembly Show to continue educating staff and students about the importance of recycling. Contact Estela Gutierrez to schedule a show(s). Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 3: Recycle (6 Activities Total: 4 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 1st Choice (refer to application on page 8 to select your choice):

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 3: Recycle (6 Activities Total: 4 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 2nd Choice (refer to application on page 8 to select your choice):

Section 4: Rot (5 Activities Total: 3 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ “FEED the GREEN” Recycle Yard Waste! MANDATORY ACTIVITY Separate yard trimmings from garbage for composting. This can be accomplished by signing up for yard waste collection service with your garbage and recycling hauler or demonstrate existing collection plans (see page 4 for hauler information).

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 4: Rot (5 Activities Total: 3 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ MANDATORY ACTIVITY Schedule a composting presentation conducted by Salinas Valley Recycles staff and/or the garbage and recycling hauler. Contact Estela Gutierrez to schedule a presentation. At least one classroom or equivalent needs to participate to receive credit. Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 4: Rot (5 Activities Total: 3 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ MANDATORY ACTIVITY Conduct a waste assessment in the cafeteria during lunch to separate all the food waste and milk waste. Encourage students to drink all the milk and eat all the food. Milk waste liquids can be dispose of down sewer drain. (Prevention is more important than diverting the leftover milk. School can initiate a campaign to reduce milk waste or food waste by encouraging students to drink all or eat all and only take what they need). Weight all the food and milk to get accurate results. Share Results! Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 4: Rot (5 Activities Total: 3 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 1ST Choice (refer to application on page 9 to select your choice):

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 4: Rot (5 Activities Total: 3 mandatory and 2 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 2nd Choice (refer to application on page 9 to select your choice):

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 5: Reveal (Promotion of your 4Rs program) (5 Activities Total: 2 mandatory and 3 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ MANDATORY ACTIVITY Notify students, parents and faculty of your school’s recycling program through email or social media. Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 5: Reveal (Promotion of your 4Rs program) (5 Activities Total: 2 mandatory and 3 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date of Activity Completed:_____________________________________ MANDATORY ACTIVITY 2. Publish at least one article promoting waste reduction and recycling in your school’s newsletter, website or social media or give a presentation during a school assembly Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 5: Reveal (Promotion of your 4Rs program) (5 Activities Total: 2 mandatory and 3 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 1ST Choice (refer to application on page 10 to select your choice):

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 5: Reveal (Promotion of your 4Rs program) (5 Activities Total: 2 mandatory and 3 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 2nd Choice (refer to application on page 10 to select your choice):

Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below Section 5: Reveal (Promotion of your 4Rs program) (5 Activities Total: 2 mandatory and 3 additional) SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________ Date Activity Completed:_____________________________________ Insert Photo, Information, Reference, Comments, etc., below ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY Write 3RD Choice (refer to application on page 10 to select your choice):

RETURN WWNPP AND FORM TO: Salinas Valley Recycles Email: wallywastenot@svswa.org