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Administrator and Staff ResourcesBe a part of "greening" your school.Custodial staff, kitchen staff, office administration staff and parent volunteers play an important role in the strength and effectiveness of a school recycling and waste prevention program. Getting involved in supporting the schools recycling programs and students is easy and fun. Below you will find resources to help you get started and get involved. Please contact the Auburn School District Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) for questions on any existing program at your school or for help getting a new program started or any other waste prevention idea you have. Auburn School District Resource Conservation Manager (RCM)Email Scott Weide or call 253-931-4955
Start or Join A Green Team at your SchoolWhat is a Green Team?A Green Team is a group that takes on a project to prevent waste at school, at home, or in the community. You can do any size project - from small to big or multiple projects! How do I start a School Green Team?There are many ways to start a Green Team. An easy and simple process is outlined on the Washington Green Schools Tips:Start small – one step at a time and build capacity when you can. Tie into classroom learning. Promote waste diversion and environmental benefits. School ProgramsKing County Green Schools Program Provides schools with the tools and support needed to: - Initiate and expand waste reduction and recycling practices and other conservation actions. - Involve the whole school community in environmental stewardship. - Operate environmentally efficient and responsible facilities.
Washington (State) Green Schools Program (WAGS Provides resources and tools to involve students, teachers, and community members in assessing and taking action to increase resource conservation and waste reduction in schools.
Pierce County Environmental Education Department of Ecology: Educators & Students Provides environmental education materials for classroom teachers and students’ research, community educators’ programs, and for individuals choosing to make a difference. Waste Reduction IdeasKing County Waste Prevention King County EcoConsumer Information on:
King County’s “What Do I Do With ... ?” Every day, King County residents and businesses run across unwanted items that make them wonder: “What do I do with this?” This site was designed to answer that question! 2011 Auburn School District In-Service "Going Green Workshop" InformationOn March 14, 2011 the City of Auburn held informational "Going Green Workshop" for Auburn School District custodial staff, kitchen staff, Para-educators, teachers, administrative staff, PTA and PTSA Presidents and parent leaders at Rainier Middle School. Session topics included:
View a copy of the Agenda and resources from the conference. |
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