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Recycle @ School: It's the Law!

Did you know that recycling is the LAW in California?  Schools are required to recycle mixed paper (most types), cardboard, rigid plastic, glass bottles and jars, and metal containers to be in compliance.  Read more>>

NEWS/EVENTS/COMPETITIONS
2024-25 Recycling Challenge!

It's time for the 2024-25 SDUSD Recycling Challenge! The Challenge starts Octobr 1, 2024 and runs through March 1, 2025. Schools can earn special recognition and "bragging rights" for reducing waste, recycling, and increasing environmental awareness on their campus.  

Click below for more information on the Challenge and to see  how your school ranked last year! 

America Recycles Day educates and encourages individuals on how to be more mindful of what they consume, where and how to properly recycle, and to pledge to recycle more in their everyday lives.

ONE DAY to Educate.

ONE DAY to Motivate.

ONE DAY to Make Recycling Bigger & Better.

CONTACT US

Recycling Program

San Diego Unified School District

Operations Division

4860 Ruffner Street

San Diego, CA 92111

Questions?

Janet Whited

Recycling Specialist

 

E-mail:  jwhited@sandi.net

Phone:  619-606-8645

SDUSD's Love Food Not Waste Program

LFNW goals are to: 1) Feed Students, 2) Feed the Budget, 3) Feed Others, 4) Feed the Soil , and 5) Feed Plastic Free! Please see below for more information on our LFNW programs and how your school can be involved.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
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This Flipside Science unit, designed for a middle school audience, explores environmental issues related to the food we grow and eat. This section has nine short videos and five associated lesson plans connected to the Next Generation Science Standards with an emphasis on engineering and design thinking.

ON-GOING - PepsiCo Recycle Rally

 

Recycle Rally is a free nationwide program that benefits K-12 schools and students by providing incentives and resources to help make recycling easy, fun, and rewarding.  For more information, click HERE.

Recycling & Zero Waste Newsletters

Make sure to subscribe to the monthly SDUSD Zero Waste & Recycling Newsletter for more news, events, competitions and resources!

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