Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Making it Happen At School
Being mindful of waste is good for the planet, is educational, saves you money, and adds strength to the social fabric of communities. Learn about the critical ingredients for success in managing recycling and reducing waste at schools, what the options are, and what compliance with Act 148 (Vermont’s Universal Recycling Law) looks like. We’ll help you identify the challenges and opportunities in your school community, demystify the process of source separation and on-site composting, and leave you inspired to get started in your school with a plan in hand.
When – Tuesday, March 22 – 4-6:30 pm
Where – Windsor Schools – 127 State Street, Windsor, VT
Registration – http://bit.ly/1PMZk7s
Presenters
Cat Buxton runs Grow More, Waste Less – Food Systems Consulting, in Sharon, VT. She has the practical know-how necessary to integrate complex systems around food, ecology, community and learning. She is an effective and enthusiastic teacher, presenter, community organizer, and an advocate for healthy food systems and the policies to support them. She works with three Upper Valley schools, is a life long gardener, a certified compost operator and a Vermont Master Composter.
Ham Gillett is the Act 148 Recycling/Composting Outreach Coordinator for the S. Windsor/Windham Counties and the Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management Districts. He has twelve years of experience in the solid waste/recycling industry. Ham was instrumental in the start-up of a small solid waste/recycling company in Vermont and was responsible for educating several communities when municipal recycling was first mandated. For four years he collected field data and engaged in research for an internationally recognized solid waste consulting firm, DSM Environmental Services. He has spoken to numerous schools, businesses, and civic organizations about solid waste, recycling and composting issues. He recently completed class work for the UVM Extension Service Master Composter course.