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Green Initiatives at Westerly Creek Elementary

Green Initiatives at Westerly Creek Elementary. September 2011. History of Green Initiatives at WCE. Some paper, cardboard, aluminum and plastic recycling for last several years.

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Green Initiatives at Westerly Creek Elementary

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  1. Green Initiatives at Westerly Creek Elementary September 2011

  2. History of Green Initiatives at WCE • Some paper, cardboard, aluminum and plastic recycling for last several years. • In 2010-2011, full implementation of Denver Recycles program - all cardboard, paper, aluminum and some plastic (35 bins, 15 carts). • In winter of 2011, Autism classrooms began assisting with school wide recycling efforts. • In summer of 2011, Red Apple Recycling “Schoolhouse” was placed in east parking lot. • For 2011-2012, working on Metalware Swap and other waste reduction project

  3. Red Apple Recycling • Red Apple was created to decrease landfills by recycling textiles • Saves about 1000 lbs/mo. per box • Red Apple gives $ back to schools that host for sustainability projects (over $10,000 so far) • Red Apple accepts: clothes, shoes, blankets, sheets, comforters/quilts, and purses • Located on the east side of Westerly Creek in the parking lot next to the book recycle bin

  4. Red Apple Recycling

  5. Swapping out Plastic for Metal Program • Program currently underway with plan listed below: • Goal – move from 7 garbage bags of waste a day to 3 (this goal includes possible composting project) • Biggest obstacles are getting donations and addressing accidental throw away • No extra work or loss with Kid Monitors helping • We will have enough metalware that there is no need to wash during lunch • Do we have support behind this?

  6. Swapping out Plastic for Metal Program Donations Needed • Metal fork & spoon drive last year and this year • We have ~250 and need about 600 pieces • We need a bin for collecting the dirty metalware • We need “caddies” for the center of tables for little kids to put their dirty metalware • Large Green Sign for Student Monitor Schedule

  7. Waste Reduction Grant • Denver Recycles helps students and staff think about how to critically reduce waste and change behaviors • Schools chosen in September or October • School contacts – Marnie Cooke and Marie Gruber to lead 5th grade students • Students will work with Denver Recycles to analyze waste stream and determine path forward • Composting? • Milk cartons? • Students will complete end of year assessment of effectiveness

  8. Other Green Grants • Wal-Mart – local community contribution grants for environmental sustainability • Grants between $250-$5,000 • Propose a project we would like to tackle • Deadline - December 1 • Whole Foods – school garden grants • Grants for $2,000 • Students involvement required • Deadline – December 31 • Whole Foods – bag refund donation program • First-come, first-serve • Named environmental project to be funded

  9. Volunteers – We Need You! • Join the Green Team • Help implement ideas • Calling all gardeners • For lunchroom – silverware/compost initiative

  10. Ideas?

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