Bill Roberts K-8 Elementary
Green Up Our Schools member since 2010

During the 3 years of the program, each school creates their own "green" plan to recycle more and waste less.

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Bill Roberts K-8

Waste Reduction Projects

Each school must complete a minimum of two waste reduction projects per year. Click on each title to view a more detailed description.

Year 1
Student Green Team 2010-2011
Commercial Composting 2010-2011
Reusable Silverware in the Lunchroom 2010-2011
Snack Taxis 2010-2011
Year 2
Composting Expanded to Bathrooms 2011-2012
Double-Sided Copying Campaign 2011-2012
Scratch Paper Reuse Boxes 2011-2012
Year 3
Paper Towel Reduction Campaign 2012-2013
Recycled Purchasing Policy 2012-2013
Zero Waste Lunch Campaign 2012-2013

Waste Assessment Results

Every school in the program performs at least one waste assessment every year. This activity helps to show progress made and areas that still need improvement.

Percentage of Trash categorized as Recyclable
(Lower is better!)*

 
53%

22%

 
2010
(Fall)

2011
(Fall)

Year

*The presence of recyclable materials in the trash means students & teachers are not correctly sorting items they throw away. The lower the percentage, the more successful the recycling program.

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The students are so excited to be part of the green team and we've had nearly perfect attendance at every meeting.