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Green Schools Program benchmarks

Our Green Schools Program focuses on 7 sustainability areas, called benchmarks. Schools and districts can choose to complete projects and receive recognition for benchmarks in any order.
Student Green Team at Springbrook Elementary in Kent School District
Student Green Team at Springbrook Elementary in Kent School District

Waste reduction

Learn effective strategies for reducing school waste.

Recycling collection

Learn effective strategies for increasing school recycling and reducing contamination.

Food waste reduction

Learn effective strategies for reducing food waste.

Organics collection

Learn effective strategies for increasing school recycling and reducing contamination.

Climate: Energy and transportation

Learn about ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve energy.

Water conservation

Learn impactful ways to protect local watersheds through water conservation.

Schoolyard stewardship

Learn about how green schoolyards foster learning and sustainable school systems.

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