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> Home > Government > News & Public Notices > 2011 News Stories > City of Auburn Congratulates the Auburn School District on Level I Washington Green School Certification in Three Schools
City of Auburn Congratulates the Auburn School District on Level I Washington Green School Certification in Three SchoolsAUBURN, Wash. – July 7, 2011 – The City of Auburn would like to congratulate the Auburn School District on achieving Level 1 Washington Green School certification in three of their schools – Washington Elementary, Evergreen Heights Elementary and Cascade Middle School. Five more schools will be working toward the same certification in the 2011-12 school year. The efforts have been headed up by the district’s Resource Conservation Manager Scott Weide. For example, at Washington Elementary the school’s Green Team conducted a rigorous assessment of waste reduction and recycling on its campus. As a result of the assessment, the Green Team carried out a recycling project which resulted in nearly 50% reduction in solid waste and nearly $950 in savings. “Auburn School District's new Resource Conservation Manager Scott Weide has done an excellent job promoting waste reduction and recycling,” said Kathleen Edman, City of Auburn Solid Waste Customer Care Specialist. “We wish him the best in getting the other schools certified.” These student-driven projects were made possible with the support of the teaching staff, custodial and kitchen staff and administration. Each school received along with their certification, a Washington Green Schools flag to commemorate the achievement that will be displayed prominently at each school. For more information contact Ruth Johns, executive assistant to the superintendent at 253-931-4917. # # # ABOUT THE WASHINGTON GREEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM Washington Green Schools was developed by environmental and education experts throughout the state and is currently funded by a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology. Any K-12 school in the state can register and participate in this five-level program. Interested schools can find out more information and create an account online at www.wagreenschools.org. |
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