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Jason Sanders TDS Green School Solutions 14 th Annual Texas Recycling and Sustainable Summit Oct. 4 th , 2011. Presentation Outline. Waste Audit Pilot Program Implementation Website Education Training. Waste Audit- Padres Middle School. 4 Elementary Schools 4 Months
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Jason SandersTDS Green School Solutions14th Annual Texas Recycling and Sustainable SummitOct. 4th, 2011
Presentation Outline Waste Audit Pilot Program Implementation Website Education Training
4 Elementary Schools • 4 Months • Implemented Single Stream Recycle and Composting • Trained and Educated Students, Faculty, and Staff • Diverted over 50,000 lbs of food waste Pilot Program- AISD
Implementation January 2011- Awarded 5 year contract with AISD Recycle, Compost, and Trash 122 Locations- Single Stream Recycling 81 Locations- Composting Started www.greenschoolsolutions.com
“We brought the classroom to the cafeteria” • Personally visited all schools over a 22 week period to train students, staff, and faculty. • Conducted revisit trainings to insure success of the program. Education and Training
Diversion Success • Total pounds Diverted in the first 6 months : 2,107,480 pounds • Projected totals for 2011-12 school year: Over 4 million pounds
Mitchell Elementary- Georgetown ISD Hays CISD- Included composting in middle schools Magellan International School Program Expansion
Lessons Learned Program success works from the top down and bottom and up Kids can do this on their own! Reduces labor costs for schools 3-d signs are important Introduce classroom education on waste resource management Expand to school events Program success varies by district Product stewardship
Questions? Jason Sanders, M. Ag.Ed. Recycling and Composting Coordinator jsanders@texasdisposal.com 512-804-8093