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Program benefits and assistance
Program benefits
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Students at Kings Schools begin to recycle milk cartons. |
- Assistance
King County representatives provide assistance and guidance to help schools and districts expand conservation practices.
- Conservation
Improved conservation practices reduce depletion of natural resources and help to protect our environment.
- Cost savings
Conservation practices save money.
- Education
Action-oriented environmental education engages students and can improve learning and test scores.
- Leadership
Students benefit from opportunities to lead and become involved in effective conservation actions.
- Recognition
Schools and school districts receive recognition which enhances student, staff, parent and community ownership and pride.
- Resources
King County provides information, assistance, referrals, recycling containers and signs.
Program assistance
A program representative is assigned to assist each school and district. Tailored to the needs of each participant, assistance includes helping schools and districts to:
- Assess current conservation practices, with a focus on waste reduction and recycling during level one of the program
- Make improvements, track successes and meet program criteria
- Educate students and staff about conservation practices
- Locate free technical assistance and funding sources in the areas of energy and water conservation, hazardous materials management and green building.
In addition, King County Green Schools Program provides:
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