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Resources and Tools

School food service managers can minimize waste and maximize cost savings all at once! The Northeast Recycling Council, Inc. created a guide to empower members of the school community to make positive policy changes and develop program strategies for waste reduction in cafeterias. For more information, see the NERC Food Service Waste Reduction In Schools guide.
Eco-Schools USA and the National Wildlife Federation strive to make environmental awareness and action an intrinsic part of the life and culture of a school. Eco-Schools USA works to extend learning beyond the classroom and develop responsible environmental attitudes and commitments, over a wide range of sustainability issues. Schools that are certified in the program undergo a thorough application process and succeed in organizing and implementing a comprehensive assessment of their school.
To get started today, register your school at the Eco-Schools USA website.
Recycling Bins and signage for your school’s classrooms and offices
CSWD School Sustainability Scorecard: This tool looks at the sustainable practices and initiatives being undertaken by different school divisions including the classroom, the cafeteria, the administrative office, and the custodial department.
Composting at School Guide
Cafeteria Waste Station Posters

Fun, interactive activities to educate and inspire good habits in waste reduction.
CompOZt–A Short Skit
Energize your system–Compost in the Cafeteria