Edgemont District Waste Reduction and Recycling Program

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Edgemont District Waste Reduction and Recycling Program Greenburgh Nature Center: Braeden K. Cohen Pam Miner Anne Jaffe-Holmes

-Richard P. Mills, 2007 Commissioner Of Education, New York State “New York Schools have an important role to play in promoting recycling… Waste reduction and recycling are critical elements of a well-rounded education that incorporates good social and environmental behaviors. For these reasons, I am encouraging all schools to establish or expand waste reduction and recycling programs.” -Richard P. Mills, 2007 Commissioner Of Education, New York State Waste reduction and recycling has been a priority of the National EPA, State DEC, and State DOE for 3 decades now. This is nothing new. However, as a community, State and Nation it is even more imperative that we educate our children about these best practices that are LAW!

A Call To Action! Student leaders have already made recycling and composting a priority G.O., Environmental Club, FoodSync Schools need to provide the necessary infrastructure, training and encouragement for students to reduce and recycle waste during the school day. Daily behaviors at school should model real world practices. NY State Department of Environmental Conservation has set an ambitious goal of reducing municipal solid waste from 4.6-0.6 lbs/person/day by 2030.

Program Goals Empower students to put their knowledge of sustainable behavior into action Be a leader in implementing a comprehensive recycling program Reduce the amount of waste and environmental costs associated with waste incineration

The Facts- Room for Improvement 45% of school waste by weight is food. Majority of other waste is: Compostable paper Recyclable plastics Recyclable metal

Recyclable or Compostable

Recyclable or Compostable

Jr./Sr. High School: Food Services Cooperation It is important to give credit where credit is due. Debby Ramos, kitchen head has taken numerous steps to reduce lunch time waste. Notably: They use recyclable or paper containers that could be composted. They have switched to “batch” cooking, which has helped them greatly reduced their waste. ----- Meeting Notes (1/26/15 11:55) ----- Bring samples from lunch materiials and bring the kitchen caddy

Student Cooperation?

Program Description Food waste and recycling stations in cafeterias Clearly labeled waste and recycling bins throughout the schools Bottle-filling water fountains, with bottle-saving counters Greenacres Elementary, Scarsdale School District

Program Highlights Organize and train “Green Teams” for each school Install bottle filling stations in key locations at Jr./Sr. High School. Educate and train students, faculty and staff Engage student groups in communication and media campaign G.O., Environmental Club, Food Sync at Jr./Sr. High School Recruit and train “Recycling Rangers” at Seely and Greenville Place appropriate recycling and food waste bins with CLEAR SIGNAGE in cafeterias and around the schools Work with PTA Lunch program heads (and with student leaders at EHS) to reduce waste from vendors Communicate with parents about the program; ask for their support in packing snacks and lunches in reusable or recyclable containers Train student groups for on-site composting operation

Keys to Success Green Team organization (representatives: student, teachers, custodial, kitchen, aides and admin) The program is only as strong as the school’s Green Team. Effective training and motivation for students and staff Clear, consistent signage and initial monitoring Cooperation from vendors to reduce waste Teacher support e.g. curriculum tie-ins to reinforce sustainable practices in classrooms Parents’ sending children with reusable lunch/snack containers

Next steps… Secure funding for roll-out and subsequent years Develop list of Green Team members at each school Agree to roll-out plan: School by school Timing

Motivational Ideas Yearly assembly Waste reduction contests (Requires baseline data and continuous tracking) Inter-grade Inter-school Rewards Programs Recognition Awards