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12/2/2009 - Green Week at Eastside Prep - December 7 - 11
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Eastside Prep is proud of its focus on sustainability, and every year we strive to continue to involve everyone in the school community in environmentally sensible practices.
To that end, December 7 - 11 is "Green Week" at Eastside Prep. We will be participating in a county-wide program called the "KC Green School Program" as a Level One participant.
As a KC Green School Program Level One participant:
School and school district participants focus on waste reduction and recycling practices. With county assistance, participants review the criteria, develop an action plan then complete criteria in:
* Waste reduction and recycling.
* Hazardous materials management - Required for all secondary schools. Also required for elementary schools with ceramic arts programs.
Instead of simply listing possible recycling practices, level one school criteria - along with hands-on assistance from a King County representative
- provides specific guidance on how to set up and maintain an effective, long-lasting recycling program.
In level one, schools also complete at least one paper reduction practice, one lunch waste reduction practice, and one practice involving durable products or bulk dispensers.
By completing level one of the Green Schools Program, schools and districts will reduce garbage volumes, increase recycling and conserve natural resources. Many school participants reduce garbage disposal costs after improving their waste reduction and recycling practices.
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