MATERIAL AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES

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SCHOOLS PROGRAM STAFF

Our staff is comprised of experienced sustainability and environmental literacy educators ready to lead lessons for small groups, green teams, environmental clubs, classrooms or the entire school. We specialize in differentiating our approach to accommodate all grades, learning styles and EL learners in topics ranging from but not limited to:

The 4R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot-Compost
Resource Conservation
Municipal Waste Management Issues
Zero Waste Principles
Plastic Pollution Prevention
Worm and Backyard Composting

In addition to facilitating lessons for students, Schools Program staff can also assist you with the following:

Walk Through Waste Assessments
Waste Audits
Waste Reduction Action Plans
Waste Diversion Campus Rollouts
Staff and Custodial Waste Diversion Training
Green Star Schools Certification
School Food Share Table Program

SUPPLIES

Our free resources are often just an email away. Contact us for any of the following:

Free Worm Bins and Backyard Composting Units
Free Pound of Red Earthworms (for Worm Composting Bins)
Free 4R’s Games Classroom Sets
Loaned Classroom Re-Use Kits (Recycled Paper Making, CD Spinners, Pizza Box Solar Ovens)
Energy Efficiency Toolkit (Available to borrow from any San Mateo County Library)

Check out the list below of other organizations that provide free or discounted supplies for schools:

Seeds, Plants and Garden Supplies

FUNDING

The Sustainability Department previously offered 4R’s Mini and Mega Grants in the amounts of up to $5,000 and up to $25,000 respectively. Jump to the 4R’s Grants page to view past 4R’s Grant recipients.

Here is a list of other organizations that have grants that your school or district might qualify for. Check it out below: