CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS REUSE REVOLUTION
SUPPORTING REUSE in SCHOOLS
In response to a recent increase in the use of disposables in Connecticut schools, the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Connecticut and the Center for Environmental Health, in partnership with local affiliates - Wilton Go Green, Waste Free Greenwich and Mansfield Recycling Coordinator, have prepared fact sheets for both administration and school communities about the benefits of packing waste-free lunches in reusable containers. Reusable wares are a safe, environmentally friendly and less expensive choice for school lunches from home, one that promotes sustainable practices and waste reduction in communities. Encourage your school district to adopt these practices rather than single-use disposables by sharing the fact sheets with administrators.
Lead Contributors
Anne Hulick, Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Connecticut
Sue Chiang, Center for Environmental Health
Julie DesChamps, Waste Free Greenwich
Tammy Thornton, Wilton Go Green/Zero Waste Schools Coalition
Virginia Walton, Mansfield Recycling Coordinator
Supporting State-wide Organizations
CT Green Leaf Schools
Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association
Supporting National Organizations
Clean Water Action
Fact Sheet for Administrators
Fact Sheet for School Communities
Questions?
Email wastefreegreenwich@gmail.com