What's in your Garbage? Conducting school waste audits
The Oregon Green School application requires that you
evaluate your school’s waste as part of your planning process. If
you know what is being thrown out, and from where, you can make a plan for
reducing and recycling. Contact your local Green Schools Coordinator for
assistance.
Conduct a Waste Audit
separate the garbage into categories (paper, glass, food waste, etc.) and
measure the volume and weight of each type of item. This is the best way to
know what’s in your school garbage. Think of it as a great hands-on math lesson.
Follow the steps in the “What’s in Your Waste” guide. Download the following materials
to help you get started: