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School Recycling & Waste Reduction Assistance

A Reuse Box for Each Classroom Supplying paper that has only been used on one side.

This program helps schools to:

• Start or improve their recycling programs.
• Increase waste reduction activities.
• Increase their use of recycled-content and other environmentally preferable products.

King County also provides assistance to help schools improve a variety of conservation activities such as energy and water conservation. To learn more, visit the Green Schools Program.

Recycling

Recycling means setting aside recyclable materials to be:

• Collected for recycling
• Made into new products by manufacturers

Recycling programs can be expanded by:

• Adding new items to the list of materials currently collected.
• Collecting recyclable materials from additional locations in the school.
• Increasing program participation through education and promotion of the why, what, where, and how of recycling.

Waste Reduction

Waste reduction means decreasing the amount of materials needed in the first place so that the volumes of garbage and recyclable materials are reduced. Discover ways in which schools can reduce waste.

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