Back to School, Pt 3: Minimizing Waste in the Classroom
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Here it is, the final episode in our 3-part BONUS series on living sustainably amidst Back to School season!
Parts 1-2 covered low-waste lunches/snacks, school supplies, clothing and backpacks! There are tons of little gems in there you won't want to miss, so be sure to go back and listen if you haven't already!
Today, Tiffany Norton, owner of Juniperseed Mercantile and The Fly Button, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to wrap up this conversation -- empowering you with our best tips and tricks for navigating this back-to-school season sustainably.
In this final episode we are covering minimizing waste within the classroom-- and this is not just for teachers, it's an all-hands-on-deck collaboration between schools AND families!
As coaches, parents, and former teachers, we have a lot to say about helping our students to make EVERY day Earth Day!
Additional Resources mentioned in episode:
- Terracycle
- The Alliance Center (hard-to-recycle collection)
- Resources for starting a compost system in school
- Resources for reducing food waste in school
- DIY, non-toxic, EPA-registered disinfectant kit
- Instagram: Zero Waste Classroom
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More about Tiffany:
JuniperSeed Mercantile website and Instagram: @juniperseedmercantile
The Fly Button website (educational professional development)
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