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11th Annual Oregon
Seventy-four Oregon Green Schools from across the state sent delegations of students, teachers, and recycling educators to the Green Schools Summit in Eugene on March 2nd. The one-day conference was an opportunity for schools to learn, share and celebrate their waste reduction and resource conservation successes. With more than 400 enthusiastic attendees, this was our largest Summit to date!
Special thanks also go to all of the Oregon Green School Coordinators who lent a hand organizing and staffing the event. Special efforts were made to keep this a low-waste event: breakfast and lunch were served using fully biodegradable plates and all food waste, utensils and soiled paper were composted after the event, allowing participants to see zero waste and sustainable principles in action.
The finale - EarthCapades Environmental Vaudeville - reinforced the Summit’s sustainability message with fun and education. Door prizes donated by coordinators, exhibitors and summit sponsors were awarded, and everyone got to take home a yo-yo made from recycled plastic.
Read more about past Summits:
2004 – Oregon Green Schools Team up for the Environment! 2002 – “Reaching the Summit” at
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Each
school group brought a school display touting their school program, and
regional exhibitors were on hand throughout the day to provide resources
for greater resource conservation. This year’s “Global Perspective” theme
focused on sustainable efforts around the world and how each personal choice
affects the global community.
Students
attended educational sessions taught by resource conservation enthusiasts,
both volunteer and professional. Student favorites included the Oregon Green
School showcase, paper-making, waste audits, worm bin composting, recycled
crafting, Watt Watchers “Attract to Zap” program, Earth Tub
composting program and school gardens. 
Adult
sessions centered on global warming, maximizing school recycling, 
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