ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
EarthSmart can
provide additional assistance and the necessary tools to help
your school conserve resources and prevent waste. Whether it's
finding curriculum or conducting a waste assessment at your
school, we can help! Contact us or visit some of the links
below.
What kids are saying...
"I learned that when I grow up I know the better things to buy and to recycle, reduce and reuse. My mom even said that when I get a little bit older I can probably get a compost bin."
- 5th grader, Westside Elementary School, Madras.
Recycling and
reusing are great starting points to become a sustainable
school.
Deschutes
Recycling Center and Knott Landfill Tours
Where does your
garbage go? This field trip is a great introduction to solid
waste in Central Oregon. Call 541-388-1910 to schedule a
tour.
Oregon DEQ
Solid Waste. Find important information on waste and
recycling in Oregon.
Zero Waste
Alliance. A non-profit partnership of universities,
government, business and other organizations working to
develop, promote and apply Zero Waste
strategies.
Oregon Green
Schools. Become an Oregon Green School so your school
is recognized for your recycling efforts.
Waste Free
Lunches. Reduce lunch waste, one of the biggest
garbage culprits in a school.
Composting
Composting at
school is a great way to reduce the amount of lunch
waste that your school sends to the
landfill.
How to
Compost. A great site to help you get started with
composting.
Composting at
school. Cornell University's site that is specific to
composting in schools
Worm composting is
popular because it incorporates biology and promotes
stewardship of all living things.
Where to buy
worms?
Online:
In Central Oregon:
Rockton Ranch in
Redmond - 541-548-0789
Laurie, the
WonderWorman - 541-390-7610 www.wonderworman.com
.
VermiCo. Everything you
ever wanted to know about worm composting and then
some.
Saving energy in
schools saves money. The Bend-La Pine School District has
saved over $75,000 in one year through BLEEP, the Bend-La Pine
Energy Efficiency Program.
Tour Summit High
School's solar panel installation. To schedule a field trip,
contact EarthSmart by
clicking here
.
Commute Options of
Central Oregon. Save energy through alternative
transportation in Central Oregon.
Alliance
to Save Energy. A great resource for ideas, success stories
and curriculum.
Lights for Learning. Promote
enrgy efficient lighting as a fundraiser for your
school.
Water
Water is one of
the earth's most precious resource. There are many
resources for your class to learn more about water.
Water Education Foundation.
A leading resource for information about water and its
issues.
The Groundwater
Foundation. Dedicated to educating people about groundwater
and groundwater quality and conservation.
Watershed
Action. Plan and organize watershed service
projects.
Ecological Footprint
An EcoFootprint is the human impact imposed upon the earth and is a great way to begin to understand how our daily choices affect the planet.
EcoFoot. Calculate your
own footprint online.
The Center for a New American
Dream. Helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the
environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social
justice.
Affluenza. The
acclaimed PBS show's website including teachers guide and
activities.
