2006 N.C. Department of Public Instruction Report In fall 2006, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction surveyed school systems about their school recycling operations. This is the final report regarding that survey. This report is required by N.C. Session Law 2001-512.
Implementing Successful School Recycling Programs: A Handbook for Teachers and Schools A 2007 report by Holly Bullman of Land-of-Sky Regional Council on tips for implementing a school recycling program from the ground up. The report includes information specific to school systems in Western North Carolina.
Reuse + Recycling = Waste Reduction - A Guide for Schools & Groups - An EPA publication.
Go Green Initiative - A comprehensive program designed to create a culture of environmental responsibility on school campuses across the nation.
Performing a School Waste Audit DPPEA's Assessing Your School Waste Stream California Integrated Waste Management Board School Waste Reduction San Mateo County’s School Waste Audit Oregon Green Schools
Other School Recycling Programs Frank Porter Graham Elementary School California Integrated Waste Management Board’s List of School Recycling Programs Across the Nation Massachusetts Green Team South Carolina's Green Steps Program for Environmental Education
Vermicomposting Composting School Food Wastes with Worms and Other Methods DPPEA’s vermicomposting Web page Where to buy worms Where to buy worm bins or http://www.wormwigwam.com How to make your own worm bin More information on vermicomposting or http://www.wormdigest.org