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K-12 Pushing the EnvelopeIpswich School District
The System of Sustainability in EducationPresented by Regina King and Nicole Whitten
IPSWICHS U S T A I N A B L E
EDUCATION
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Ipswich Sustainable Education
Focuses and Related Experiential Learning Opportunities of ISE are: • Nutrition (School Gardens and Cooking Education)• Waste Reduction and Diversion (Compost, Reuse, Reduce and
Recycling)• Smart Purchasing of Non Styrofoam Cafeteria Serving Products• Influence on Curriculum- Bridging Sustainability and STEAM• Green Teams • Local Farm and Waste Facility tours • Environmental Education Sourcing (Change Is Simple)• Collaboration with Community (Generation Growers)
We believe that guiding children along the path from farm to fork instills healthy eating and reduction in waste habits that can last a lifetime.
ISE is more than just gardens, recycling and healthy eating! We aim to help our schools and kids conserve water and energy, reduce reliance on personal motor vehicles and get kids (and parents) up and active for a healthy lifestyle.
Ipswich Sustainable Education (ISE) is a group of parents and community members working to help implement sustainable practices
in the classroom, cafeteria and community.
Pushing the Envelope… it’s more than RECYCLING!
The System of Sustainability in Education Collaboration is KEY (Find and grow
interest from School Community: Parents, Students, Teachers, Custodians and Community)
Top District Decision Makers (Present and Garner Interest -Principals, Superintendent, School Board/Committee)
Bottom Up/Top Down approach (Green Teams-School Board/Committee)
Create Student and Teacher Investment (Green Teams and Core Volunteer Base)
School Composting… Community Collaboration (funding by PTOs and now School Operational Budget, use of local compost facilitiy)
Clear Uniform Signage Consistent Receptacle Color
Identification Location and Availability of
Receptacles (Classrooms, Cafeterias, Common Areas and Playgrounds)
Comprehensive Waste Reduction and Diversion
(Recycling, Composting, Textiles, Hard Plastics, Metal, Dry Markers, Plastic Bags, Batteries/Cell Phones, New Recycling
Initiatives)
Education and Proper Sorting (Custodians and students)
Participation/Collaboration with Town Waste Reduction Committee (Ipswich Waste Reduction Advisory Committee)
School District Waste Reduction and Management Policy (to uphold town sustainable vision and Municipal Waste Policy to insure town cost savings through reduced trash hauling fees)
Pushing the Envelope… it’s more than RECYCLING!
The System of Sustainability in Education
Pushing the Envelope… it’s more than RECYCLING!
The System of Sustainability in Education Purchasing and Equipment
Working with and Educating Food Service Director, Cafeteria Managers and Custodial Staff
Elimination of Non Recyclable/Styrofoam Serving Products
Source Funding for Differential Costs for Green Alternative Products (Green Fundraising)
Composting and Recycling these Products Educates School Community on Waste Stream
Community Support through local company grants (NE-BIOLABS)
Pushing the Envelope… it’s more than RECYCLING!The System of Sustainability in Education
School Gardens and Nutrition… Education on the Cycle of Composting
Green Teams… District Wide, Project Based Education, Kids teaching Kids and staff
Ban the Bag and Styrofoam... Student Implimentation of Town Policy 2016
Celebrate America Recycles Day and Earth Day… Have Fun!
Presence at School Events … Low waste at Green Team/School Events and Community Playground Build
STEAM & Enviromental Education... Change is Simple... Community collaboration funding and support - Zumis Cafe
Hydration Stations... Reusble teaching tool and Community Collaboration- Grant from MA DEP, Student Driven
Create and Sustain the Culture
Pushing the Envelope… it’s more than RECYCLING!
The System of Sustainability in Education
Pushing the Envelope… it’s more than RECYCLING!
The System of Sustainability in Education
In Conclusion Collaborate with:
• Decision Makers- know and become one!• Students- get the kids involved and
empowered!• Administrators and Staff- get their input!
• Community- get them invested!Create The Culture That Reflects Your Town Values
Let’s Brainstorm and Share Ideas!!
