Transcript Recycling Champions Program Faculty & Staff Workshop

ADMINISTRATORS & FACULTY
NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS 20132014
IN NYC SCHOOLS
In the 2013-2014 school year,
the NYC Department of
Education and Department of
Sanitation are conducting an
Organics Collection program
in over 300 school cafeterias
and kitchens in Manhattan,
Brooklyn, and Staten Island
schools.
As an Organics
Collection school, you
are on the forefront of an
exciting moment in NYC
history!
WHAT IS
?
For the purpose of this Program, we refer to organics as
• food scraps like vegetables, meats, grains, cheeses, and
fruits
• soiled paper products like napkins, brown bags, plates,
and compostable trays
These materials will be
turned into compost or
renewable energy.
A LOOK AT
:
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
According to the NYC
Department of
Sanitation, nearly 30%
of all NYC's waste can
be composted.
In schools,
it’s closer to 40%
Organic
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(30%)
2004-2005 NYC
Waste Characterization Study
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF
COLLECTING
?
• reduce the amount of trash going to landfills
• reduce export cost of waste
• generate renewable energy
• reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• develop a valuable commodity
• create local Green Jobs
CAFETERIA SORTING: HOW WILL IT
WORK?
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New stations will be set up in the cafeteria, where students will sort
their lunch waste in four different components
A LOOK INTO THE
BIN
WHAT GOES IN THE ORGANICS BIN
KEEP OUT FROM THE ORGANICS BIN
Recyclables
all leftover food
(including meat, bones & dairy)
milk and juice cartons, bottles, yogurt and
fruit cups, plastic utensils
Landfill Items
“Pulp” and paper boat trays, paper
products: plates, cups, napkins
ALL foam, soft plastic, wrappers, rubber gloves
Organic material is picked up nightly by the Department of Sanitation.
It is important that the organics bins are free from contaminants
like foam and plastic so materials can be properly processed.
BENEFITS OF
CAFETERIA SORTING
• Sorting stations create a more organized cafeteria
routine.
• Reduces cleanup for SchoolFood, school aides,
and custodial staff by reducing litter.
• Reduces vermin and pest problems by having food
scraps contained in a plastic bin with lid.
BENEFITS OF
CAFETERIA SORTING
 Reinforces classroom recycling practices
and contributes to positive, sustainable
habits.
 Offers opportunity for students
to take a leadership and/or
mentoring role by educating
their peers about the importance
of reducing waste.
WHAT HAPPENS TO COLLECTED
?
Organics are taken to
commercial facilities,
where they are
processed and made
into compost or
renewable energy.
It is important that the organics bins
are free from contaminants like
foam and plastic so the materials
can be properly processed.
WHERE DOES THE FINISHED COMPOST
GO?
NYC Parks, School & Community Gardens,
Street Trees
HOW CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE?
• Coordinate with your Sustainability Coordinator
and student Green Team.
• Volunteer once a week as a cafeteria aide to
educate and speak with students.
• Help train student Cafeteria Monitors.
• Periodically check on the sorting stations
• Help host an assembly on the importance of
recycling and composting.
HOW CAN TEACHERS INCORPORATE
COLLECTION TO THE
CLASSROOM?
• Incorporate the process of composting into lesson
plans.
• Take 5 minutes before lunch to remind students of the
steps
importance
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STEP 2of Cafeteria
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STEP 4
Recycling & Composting Focus
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Student Council
Afterschool
Robotics
Web-design
Green Career Fair
THANKS
FOR MAKING ORGANICS
COLLECTION A
Questions? Comments?
For more information contact the
DOE Office of Sustainability
[email protected]
Or visit: www.nyc.gov/organics