Reducing Waste at Schools
Schools accumulate tons of waste—from paper and computers to food and books. By learning how to properly handle this waste, school can influence the future of their school, school district, and students, and have a significant impact on the environment.
Tools to Reduce Waste in Schools
Audience: Facility managers, custodians, principals and school administrators, school green teams
With this guide EPA aims to make wase reduction efforts and environmental protection feasible and practical for schools and school districts
This easy-to-use resource will help schools and school districts implement new, or expand upon existing, waste reduction programs.
Green Supplies and Waste in the Cafeteria
Audience: Facility managers, custodians, cafeteria managers, and school green teams
Students, parents, and teachers can all make a difference in reducing waste at school. By practicing the "3 R's" of waste reduction—reduce, reuse, and recycle—we can all do our part.
Model Recycling Program Toolkit
Audience: Facility managers, custodians, principals and school administrators, school green teams
This toolkit can help schools create effective programs for recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, reuse, repair and waste reduction. Materials in the toolkit can help communities increase participation in recycling programs and reduce contamination in the recycling stream.
About PCBs
Audience: Facility managers, custodians, principals and school administrators
Find information and resources about Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), including factsheets, posters and more. PCBs, commonly used in building materials, were banned in 1979, but could still be affecting children's health.
Safely Dispose of E-Cigarettes
Audience: Facility managers, custodians, teachers, principals and school administrators
Learn how to identify and safely dispose of e-cigarettes and their components.