School District: Auburn
School Location: Auburn
Began participating in the Green Schools Program: September 2015

Level One of the Green Schools Program: Achieved in May 2016

Waste reduction and recycling (level one)

• The school increased its recycle rate from 25 percent to 40 percent.
• The school held a classroom competition for the best recyclers to help students become more aware of their choices.
• Recycling facts and tips were shared through morning announcements, as well as on a bulletin board posted in the main hallway.
• Waste reduction and recycling was promoted weekly at advisory meetings and during all-school assemblies throughout the year.
• Teacher Lauren Crater developed a Green Team with 25 students and registered them as an official King County Green Team.
• Lunch monitors stood by recycling bins to promote recycling and to help students properly sort recyclable materials and garbage. Contamination was kept at less than five percent.
• Google classroom was launched, lowering the amount of paper used in classrooms.
• The school stopped using disposable trays in September 2015.
• Recycling containers and signs were placed in the cafeteria as well as all classrooms and staff rooms.
• The school purchased recycled content paper.

For more information about the school’s conservation achievements and participation in the Green Schools Program, contact:

Lenny Hollomon, teacher
lholloman@auburn.wednet.edu