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Students recycling
  • Students recycling.

    Launch a Recycling Program

    Order FREE recycling supplies from Go Green Schools to help start a recycling program at your school.

  • Students gardening.

    Greening the School Grounds

    Even urban schools can grow a schoolyard garden. Visit the “Greening Your School” section on this site to find resources to launch one on your campus.

  • Students throwing food scraps into a compost bin.

    Composting Leftover Food Scraps

    Organic waste from food scraps accounts for at least one third of school garbage. Classrooms can divert waste from landfills by composting.

  • Students collecting plastic bottles for recycling.

    Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

    Encourage students and school staff to start recycling materials that cannot be reused.

  • Students use reusable lunch trays in the cafeteria lunch line.

    Reducing Food Waste

    In the school cafeteria, using disposable cups, plates and utensils can quickly add up to lots of waste. Reusable food service ware is the best option.

  • Boy holding camera.

    Have you gone green at your school?

    If so, we’d love to see photos and hear about your successes, challenges, and lessons learned. To submit a story and photos, follow our simple guidelines.
    Download PDF

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Your Guide for Going Green at San José Schools.

The San José Go Green Schools Program, a program of the City of San José Environmental Services Department, fosters recycling and environmental stewardship in a parent- and community-driven process. San José Go Green staff connect K-12 schools in San José with free recycling supplies and other green resources, encouraging them to Go Green at whatever level they choose: whether it may be starting a recycling or composting program, launching environmental education, buying green, or evaluating school environmental practices that impact student health. Please browse this website for inspiration and information.

Link to Greening Your School Link to Funding and Fundraisers Link to Teaching Green

Link to Order Free Recycling Supplies Link to Education & Improvement Grants Join Our Mailing List Link to Contact Us

 

 

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