2018/2019 Wally-Waste-Not School Award Application

The Wally-Waste-Not Award Program

Earn $2,000 for your school by

reducing waste and promoting recycling!

Welcome,

I’m “Wally-Waste-Not”!

Enjoy the journey

of the 5R’s!

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Preface

The Wally-Waste-Not Award Program (WWNAP) will reward 10 schools in the Salinas Valley Recycles (SVR) service area* with $2,000 each for improving and implementing waste reduction programs (5 -R’s - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot/Compost and Reveal) for the 2019-2020 school year. This program will not only engage your students and staff in a worthy project it will also assist your school in meeting state mandates, such as AB 341 - Mandatory Commercial Recycling and AB 1826 & SB 1383 Mandatory Organics Recycling laws. These efforts also help your community and aid in achieving SVR’s vision of a future without landfills.

*To be eligible, any school (public, charter or private) must be within the Salinas Valley Recycles service area which includes: Salinas, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, King City and easthern half of the unincorporated Monterey County -Aromas, Pajaro, Prunedale, Chualar, Pine Canyon, Arroyo Seco, San Ardo and Bradley.

“Feed The

Blue”

& “Feed

The

Greens” “Feed the Blue” means that schools will be asked to put in extra effort to improve current recycling programs. “Feed the Green” means schools will be required to start a yard waste and/or food scrap collection program (if available from your hauler) to divert the organic materials that is still present in the school’s trash.

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How It Works & Important Dates:

♲ Get your Principal’s support.

♲ The FIRST 10 SCHOOLS that submit a complete application will be chosen to participate in the award program. Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

♲ Complete the application and submit on or before Friday, September 13, 2019.

♲ On Monday, September 16, 2019 schools will be notified if its application was accepted.

♲ Request a waste assessment by Friday, October 11, 2019.

♲ Complete the 26 activities to improve waste reduction/recycling utilizing 5R’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot & Reveal by Friday, March 27, 2020.

• SVR staff will evaluate all required activities when submitted

♲ Submit the final PowerPoint presentation by Friday, March 27, 2020.

♲ Monday, March 30, 2020 - Review of results and notification to awardees.

♲ Thursday, April 16, 2020 - Awards presented at the Salinas Valley Recycles Board Meeting.

♲ Schools that received the Wally-Waste-Not Award in 2019 must wait one year to re-apply.

♲ To issue the check: A W-9 form must be completed by the School, Organization, or Individual responsible for claiming the funds. (Important information: Awards over $600 will be reported to the IRS as taxable income and awardees will receive a Form 1099-MISC for tax purposes).

♲ Schools are strongly encouraged, but not required, to spend award funds on waste reduction, recycling items or activities.

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Instructions

1. APPLY HERE – On or before Friday, September 13, 2019 by 5pm, complete and submit the Application (the application must be signed by the Principal) via email to wallywastenot@svswa.org. The Principal or Primary Contact will be notified on Monday, September 16th if your application was accepted.

2. COMPLETE/SUBMIT ALL 5 SECTIONS OF THE 5R’s ACTIVITIES FORM BY FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020 a. All 26 required activities in the 5 Sections: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot, & Reveal need to be

completed. • Review and complete mandatory activities and additional activities in each section.

b. Wally-Waste-Not PowerPoint (WWNPP) is provided to document and record all the activities listed on the 5R’s Activities Form (pages 5 -9). It is recommended to take photos of every activity completed and download photo to the PowerPoint to record the activity. You can also download letters, graphics, comments, notes, etc. of completed activities (See “post-it notes” on the forms for more information). If no WWNPP is provided, the application will not be considered for an award.

c. Instructions & 5R’s Activity Forms, Application, and WWNPP PowerPoint Template including additional resources are available on our website at: http://svswa.org/schools/teacher-resources/award-application/ (See “post-it notes” on forms for more information and instructions).

3. DETERMINE YOUR DIVERSION RATE To determine your diversion rate and measure program success, SVR will assess your current (baseline) and post-program (ending) garbage/recycling levels over a 6-month period (October 2019 - March 2020). Your school’s weekly garbage and/or recycling service levels can be obtained by contacting your garbage and recycling hauler, or by obtaining a copy of your schools’ monthly or quarterly garbage and recycling service invoice from the main office or district office.

Local Garbage & Recycling Haulers*: • City of Salinas- Republic Services of Salinas

Contact: Maria Guerrero MGuerrero@republicservices.com (831) 751-5453 • Cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, and Spreckels- Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling

Contact: Maury Treleven mtr11@outlook.com (831) 262-2156 • King City/Unincorporated Monterey County (Aromas, Pajaro, Prunedale, Chualar, Pine

Canyon, Arroyo Seco, San Ardo, Bradley)- King City Disposal/Waste Management Contact: Kristin Skromme kskromme@wm.com (831) 796.2220

*If a School District hauls their own garbage and recycling, they are responsible for providing the estimated service level or tonnage information.

For additional information please contact Estela Gutierrez at: Salinas Valley Recycles.org Attn: Wally-Waste-Not Award 128 Sun Street, Suite 101, Salinas, CA 93901 Phone: (831)775-3017 | Fax: (831) 755-1322 Email: wallywastenot@svswa.org

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Return award application

(ONLY page 6) by Friday, September

13, 2019.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served

basis.

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WALLY WASTE NOT AWARD APPLICATION

School Information

School District: _____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________

School Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

School Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Principal: ________________________________________________________________Phone:______________________________

Primary Contact: _______________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________

Fax: _______________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________________

Name of group that will be the primary Wally-Waste-Not Award Leaders (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CURRENT GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICE LEVELS: DATE:__________________________ Baseline Service Levels – September 2019: (if the school has more than 3 garbage & recycling bins add them below the chart). Service level can be provided by your hauler (check hauler info on page 4).

Type of Service Size of Bin or Cart Number of

Bin(s) or Cart(s) Number of

Pick-ups per Week Garbage

Garbage

Garbage

Recycling

Recycling

Recycling

_________________________________________________________________________ _______________

SIGNATURES: I certify that I am aware of the requirements of this application and that this school will complete the 5R’s Activities and documentation as required.

Principal’s Name:________________________________ Principal’s Signature: ______________________________________

Primary Contact:_________________________________ Primary Contact Signature: _______________________________

RETURN APPLICATION TO: Estela Gutierrez

Attn: Wally-Waste-Not Award

128 Sun Street, Suite 101, Salinas, CA 93901 or

Email: wallywastenot@svswa.org |Fax: (831) 755-1322

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Application Acceptance Notification will

be sent Monday, September 16, 2019

• Start working on the activities

(pages 8-12)

• Record activities in the PowerPoint

for final submittal.

• Download PowerPoint at

http://svswa.org/schools/teacher-

resources/award-application/

• Completed PowerPoint due date is

Friday, March 27, 2020.

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5R’s ACTIVITIES FORMS

Section 1: Reduce (5 Activities: 2 mandatory and 3 of your choice)

2 Mandatory Reduce Activities

1. Schedule a free waste assessment by contacting Estela Gutierrez at 831-775-3017 before Friday, October 11, 2019. The waste assessment will establish your baseline diversion rate and determine which waste streams can be reduced and if the school needs to adjust garbage and recycling services. SVR staff will work with the school and local garbage and recycling haulers to implement any service level changes.

2. Encourage a school-wide practice of double-sided printing, copying, and student work by setting the default for copiers and printers to duplex printing. Post signs at printers, copiers, and fax machines to remind staff to reduce paper use by double-siding.

3 Additional “Reduce” Activities. Select a minimum of 3 activities of your choice from the list below: 3. Use reusable trays instead of single-use trays in the cafeteria.

4. Coordinate a waste-free lunch day where students and teachers pack food only in reusable containers. Visit www.wastefreelunches.org for more information.

5. Conduct a lunchtime waste assessment to show students how much food and lunch packaging goes into the garbage. Visit www.wastefreelunches.org.

6. Organize a classroom activity to identify over-packaged items that students use or buy.

7. Teach a lesson related to Plastic from the Monterey Bay Aquarium: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/education/classroom-resources/curriculum/grade Specify Lesson Taught:

8. Have students write letters to a manufacturer to request a reduction in packaging or to take back non-recyclable or difficult-to-recycle products.

9. Subscribe to on-line publications (journals, magazines, newsletters, etc.) rather than receiving hard copies.

10. In the teacher or staff break room, replace disposable products with permanent ware (mugs, dishes, utensils, etc.) and use refillable containers for sugar, salt and pepper, etc.

11. Encourage cafeteria staff to switch to bulk condiments for ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc. instead of individual disposable condiment packets.

12. Organize a cleanup around the school, neighborhood area or city park. Have students separate all the small pieces of plastic (micro-trash) and create an art project. Share the story with the school about the dangers of small plastic pollution in the oceans. Visit this website to get art ideas www.chrisjordan.com/gallery/rtn2/#gyre .

13. Describe a “Reduce” activity of your choice (pre-approval required – contact Estela Gutierrez at 831-775-3017):

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Section 2: Reuse (5 Activities Total: 2 mandatory and 3 of your choice)

2 Mandatory Reuse Activities

1. Create a system for teachers to collect and give away unwanted school supplies for next year’s students to use.

2. At least one classroom or equivalent participates in a charity reuse collection program such as: Food Drive for Monterey County Food Bank, Teddy Bears with Hearts, One Warm Coat, The Princess Project (prom dresses), the Pantene Beautiful Lengths Program (hair donation for wigs), or local charity or program of your choosing. Specify the activity on the application form.

3 Additional “Reuse” Activities. Select a minimum of 3 activities of your choice from the list below:

3. Organize a “BYORB” day at school: Bring Your Own Reusable Lunch Bag or “Bring Your Own Reusable Water Bottle”

4. Have a least one class or all students watch the plastic pollution video of the Midway Atoll created by CNN www.cnn.com/interactive/2016/12/world/midway-plastic-island/.

5. Organize a class “supplies swap” so students may trade toys, equipment, books, or other items. At least one classroom or equivalent needs to participate to receive credit. Specify activity: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Hold a fashion show using reused or salvaged materials.

7. Set up ongoing program for school’s toner and ink cartridges to be refilled for reuse.

8. Write a letter to school board members informing them about the benefits of using reusable trays and silverware over disposables. Find out more information in this case study https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/p-p2s6-16.pdf

9. Organize a fundraising rummage sale for old toys/clothes with proceeds donated to a local charity.

10. Use recycled materials for an art project or assignment, or purchase art supplies from a second-hand store (i.e. Savers, RAFT, Goodwill, Salvation Army). For art project ideas visit: www.svswa.org/schools/kids-corner/recycling-projects-for-kids/ or www.wholekidsfoundation.org/kids-activities/hands-on/scrapkins-recycled-art

11. Purchase used or refurbished indoor furniture (chairs, desks, cabinetry, flooring, etc.) and equipment with one or more of the following attributes: (1) made with 100% recycled materials, (2) contains no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or are certified for reduced indoor air emissions, (3) made from rapidly renewable materials (i.e. linoleum or bamboo). Specify the items:

12. Donate unwanted furniture, computers, or supplies for reuse or use a waste exchange program where another school can take your unwanted items such as www.freecycle.org or www.craigslist.org (Reuse within your school district is encouraged).

13. Offer lanyards or another form of reusable visitor tags instead of disposable stickers or labels.

14. Use chalkboard signs or reuse large banners at school events instead of re-printing them. Visit www.chrisjordan.com/gallery/rtn2/#gyre for more information.

Record activities in

PowerPoint. Download at:

http://svswa.org/schools/te

acher-resources/award-

application/

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Section 3: Recycle (6 Activities Total: 4 mandatory & 2 of your choice)

4 Mandatory Recycle Activities

1. Reassess Recycling Stations (recycling bin paired with a trash can along with a recycling

poster) in each classroom, office, work station, staff break-room, work/copy room, common area, and kitchen or cafeteria to ensure all the recycling bins are still in place. Ensure that only clear plastic liners are used in recycling bins (no black trash bags). (Recycling containers and posters will be provided by Salinas Valley Recycles).

2. Schedule staff or classroom recycling presentations with Salinas Valley Recycles. Contact Estela Gutierrez at 831-775-3017 to schedule a presentation.

3. Create an organized system for collection of recycling by establishing a student group (Green Team or Recycling Team) that monitors and spot-checks your school’s recycling bins on a weekly basis. This group will also be responsible for continuing to educate students on what is and isn’t recyclable.

4. For grades K-6 ONLY: Schedule a FREE Recycling Wizard Assembly Show to continue educating staff and students about the importance of recycling. (Contact Estela Gutierrez at 831-775-3017 to schedule).

5. For grades 7-12 ONLY: Watch the Fusion TV Food Exposed Documentary featuring our Sun Street Transfer Station and our Johnson Canyon Landfill https://fusion.tv/show/food-exposed-with-nelufar-hedayat/?ancla=full-episodes. Submit a proposal to your school or school board to prevent food waste.

2 Additional “Recycle” Activities. Select a minimum of 2 activities of your choice from the list below:

6. Ensure your school collects and properly disposes of used batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, and electronics generated at the school. For more information, visit www.salinasvalleyrecycles.org

7. Create a recycling pledge. Have students sign a pledge to recycle at home and school and have them list four items that they will recycle.

8. Recycle ink cartridges. Turn ink cartridge recycling into a fundraising opportunity: www.fundingfactory.com, or www.advantagecartridge.com

9. Participate in a TerraCycle program to recycle items such as juice pouches, Lunchables, chip bags, etc., that would otherwise go in the garbage: www.terracycle.com/en-US/

10. Have a class review the mandatory recycling law AB 341 and report to school administrators on best practices to recycle right to improve current recycling program.

11. Collect and recycle bottles and cans for fundraising. Visit www.bottlesandcans.com to find the closest buy-back centers.

12. Start recycling at school sporting events by pairing recycling containers with trash cans and recycle materials collected.

13. Have older students act as a “Recycling Buddy” to younger students to teach them about recycling at school.

14. Assign an adult lunchtime monitor to remind students to sort and correctly place their recyclables.

15. Tour one of the SVR facilities. For more information on tour locations and to schedule a tour visit our website www.svswa.org/schools/teacher-resources/tours/.

16. Create a zero-waste station at the cafeteria (one bin for trash, one for recycling, one for food waste and one bin for liquids).

Record activities in

PowerPoint. Download at:

http://svswa.org/schools/teac

her-resources/award-

application/

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Section 4: Rot (5 Activities Total: 3 mandatory & 2 of your choice)

3 Mandatory Rot (Compost) Activities

1. Separate yard trimmings from garbage for composting. This can be accomplished by signing up for yard waste collection service with your garbage and recycling hauler or demonstrate existing collection plans (see page 3 for hauler information).

2. Conduct a waste assessment in the cafeteria during lunch to separate all the food waste and milk waste. (Prevention is more important than diverting the leftover milk. Schools can initiate a campaign to reduce milk waste or food waste by encouraging students

to take only what they need and eat or drink everything they take).

3. Schedule a composting presentation conducted by SVR staff and/or the garbage and recycling hauler. Contact Estela Gutierrez at 831-775-3017 to schedule a presentation. At least one classroom or equivalent needs to participate to receive credit.

2 Additional “Rot” Activities. Select a minimum of 2 activities of your choice from the list below: 4. Have a class review the mandatory organics law AB 1826 and report to school

administrators on best practices to implement a food waste program.

5. Have a class review the mandatory organic law SB 1383 and report to school administrators on best practices to implement a food waste program.

6. Introduce a *food scrap recycling and collection program for the cafeteria. *Food scrap collection services are only available for Salinas schools and schools located in the unincorporated county areas at this time. Additional fees may apply.

7. Create a food share station during lunch in the cafeteria. Food Share set up guides can be found at StopWaste: http://www.stopwaste.org/resource/food-share-table-guide or Oakland Unified School District: www.ousd.org/greengloves

8. Start an onsite compost or worm bin for food scraps and landscaping materials. Compost and worm bins can be purchased at www.salinasvalleyrecycles.org or call 831-775-3000.

9.

10. Write a letter to the school district trustees about the benefits of installing a milk dispenser instead of using single-use milk cartons. Find more information at www.jeffersfoundation.org/wrap.php.

11. Coordinate a 1-day Zero Waste Lunch. Use one smaller garbage container at lunch time to emphasize the reduced need for garbage (must be 50% smaller than recycling or food scraps containers). Visit: www.wastefreelunches.org or www.monterey.org.

12. Have a student group or class conduct a survey of student’s recycling and composting habits and attitudes (summary of survey results must be recorded in the WWNPP).

13. Send home a composting awareness and instructional flyer with all students.

14. Teach a lesson from CAL EEI: www.CalRecycle.ca.gov/Education/Curriculum Specify Lesson Taught:

15. Conduct a composting experiment to see how long it takes for materials to breakdown/or decompose (summary of results must be recorded in the WWNPP).

16. Have a least one class or classes to watch The Compost Story video www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg-IOoatIvo.

17. Attend a SVR free composting workshop. Check our website for available dates and times. www.svswa.org/residential/healthy-gardening/compost-class-registration/

Record activities in

PowerPoint. Download at:

http://svswa.org/schools/te

acher-resources/award-

application/

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Section 5: REVEAL (Administration & Promotion)

(5 Activities Total: 3 mandatories and 2 of your choice)

3 Mandatory Reveal Activities

1. “Like us” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SalinasValleyRecycles or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/svswa

2. Notify students, parents and faculty of your school’s recycling program through email or social media.

3. Publish at least one article promoting waste reduction and sustainability practices in your school’s newsletter, website or social media outlet or give a presentation during a school assembly.

2 Additional “Reveal” Activities. Select a minimum of 2 activities of your choice from the list below:

4. Purchase at least 30% post-consumer recycled content paper for school copies and printing.

5. Display student-made art pieces or posters promoting recycling around your school (attach pictures of the art in the WWNPP).

6. Give a presentation to your school’s Board of Trustees informing them of your school’s waste reduction and recycling programs.

7. Send a press release to a local newspaper or radio station informing them of your school’s waste reduction and recycling programs (include the press release to your PowerPoint Presentation).

8. Send a letter to the editor or a company to reduce over-packaged items or to start take-back programs for their products or packaging. Visit: www.calpsc.org for more on these programs (include the letter in your PowerPoint Presentation).

9. Form a Sustainability Team to continue and enhance the 5Rs program. Members should include representatives from the whole school community including teachers, students, administrators, custodians, and parents/guardians.

10. Broadcast at least three school-wide public service announcements to promote recycling throughout the year.

11. Hang a flyer or poster highlighting your school’s waste reduction and recycling achievements in the main office or on a centrally located bulletin board.

12. Have at least one classroom write and submit letters or essays to the editor of a local newspaper and/or an elected official promoting waste reduction and recycling.

13. Create a video or video series about school achievements with your Wally Waste Not adventure.

Record activities in

PowerPoint. Download at:

http://svswa.org/schools/te

acher-resources/award-

application/

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• Signed “Ending Garbage & Recycling Service Levels” form (Page 14)

• Completed PowerPoint

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ENDING GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICE LEVELS:

DATE: ____________________________

Ending Service Levels – March 27, 2020: (if the school has more than 3 garbage & recycling bins add them below the chart). Service level can be provided by your hauler (check hauler info on page 4).

Type of Service Size of Bin or Cart Number of Bin(s) or

Cart(s) Number of Pick-ups

per Week Garbage

Garbage

Garbage

Recycling

Recycling

Recycling

________________________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURES: I certify that this school has completed the 26 5R’s Activities indicated in the award program and all applicable documentation* is included in the Wally-Waste-Not PowerPoint (WWNPP). Principal Name: ____________________________________________________ Principal Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________

Primary Contact Name: ___________________________________________ Primary Contact Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _________________________________

*Written or photo documentation and any additional information developed to complete the 5R’s Activities must be recorded in the WWNPP. If no WWNPP is provided the application will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. * RETURN FORM AND WWNPP TO: Attn: Estela Gutierrez

Email: wallywastenot@svswa.org

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Salinas Valley Recycles STAFF USE ONLY:

School: ____________________________________________________________________

Site Visit Date: _______________________ Contact: ________________________________

SVR Site Visit Facilitator(s): __________________________________________________

Wally-Waste-Not Award Year:____2019-2020______________________________________

Existing School-Wide Recycling Program?: Y N

September 2019:

Baseline Weekly Garbage Generation (_Date_): ______________________ Baseline Weekly Recycling Generation (_Date_): ______________________ Baseline Diversion Rate (_Date__): ___________________

March 2020:

Ending Weekly Garbage Generation (_Date_): ______________________ Ending Weekly Recycling Generation (_Date_): ______________________ Ending Diversion Rate (_Date__): ___________________

5R’s Activities completed:

Sections: Reduce (5) ______ Reuse (5) _______ Recycle (6) _______ Rot (5) ________ Reveal (5) _______

Total number of activities completed: _____________/26

2019/20 Wally-Waste-Not Award: Y N SVR staff initial: _________________________

To Check Number Check Date Award Amount

$2,000.00 Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________