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LPS Compost Program

Learn about the LPS Compost Program and their efforts to increase recycling rates and implement a composting program in elementary schools. Discover the different recycling categories, composting guidelines, and contact information for the Sustainability Coordinator.

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LPS Compost Program

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  1. LPS Compost Program Brittney Albin Sustainability Coordinator

  2. LPS Elementary School Recycling Rates2013-14

  3. Recycling Categories • Mixed Office Paper • Newspapers & Magazines • Plastic & Aluminum • Cardboard

  4. Recycling Bins • Different bins are used for different materials These bins are typically for newspaper & magazines These bins are for PAPER ONLY They should be located in every classroom These bins are typically for plastic bottles & aluminum cans Be sure to double check signs before you toss something in!

  5. Compost Pilot Program • Pilot program at 3 schools in May 2014 • Saratoga, Irving, and Southwest • Started at Beattie in February, and Sheridan in March • Compost is hauled to Prairieland Dairy • Used to create all natural soil amendment

  6. Results

  7. Composting Program Cafeteria Set Up: Silverware  Liquids  Compost  Trash Make sure students sort their trays BEFORE they leave their table!

  8. Compost • All Food Scraps • Paper Dishes • Napkins • Straw Wrappers • Milk Cartons • Paper ‘Boats’ • Paper Plates

  9. Trash • Plastic Dishes • Straws • Chip Bags • Styrofoam Dishes • Plastic Cutlery • Foil Wrappers • Snack Wrappers

  10. Sorting • It is critical that students make the effort to sort their tray BEFORE they get up from the table • Buckets will be used to collect trash items at the table

  11. Backyard vs. Commercial

  12. Contact Information • Sustainability Coordinator – Brittney Albin • (402) 436-1072 ext. 82007 • balbin@lps.org • http://home.lps.org/recycling/composting/

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