N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Recycling Educational Campaigns

Useful Links

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

 

NCDENR Homepage