One way everybody can contribute to helping green schools is by reducing waste.  Join us for our October 23 workshop to learn how to strategically reduce waste with Zero Waste expert Mark Maxwell, Assistant Sustainability Director at UC Merced. Mark is charged with the goal of obtaining zero waste at UC Merced by 2020 and is a valuable resource for those working in construction, design and facilities, but also parents, students and teachers looking to reduce waste at schools and beyond.

Zero Waste Campus – How to Design a Zero Waste Plan for Your School or Business

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn about the concept of zero waste

2. Learn about recyclability of products

3. Learn about zero waste campus

4. Learn about integrated design elements to support zero waste

4. Learn about recycling audits

5. Develop a waste reduction plan for a school or office