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Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class certified

  • 21 Students
  • 6 report(s)
  • 3,095 lbs CO2e saved

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Reports by this Classroom

Step 1: Perform a Baseline Assessment

Implemented a Zero Waste Unit and Assessed Classroom Waste

Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class

Martin Elementary

South San Francisco Unified School District

Step 2: Create an Action Plan to obtain GSS certification

Action Plan

Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class

Martin Elementary

South San Francisco Unified School District

Step 3: Complete the Action Projects identified in your Action Plan (must do at least one)

Set up a Classroom Worm Compost Bin

Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class

Martin Elementary

South San Francisco Unified School District

Step 3: Complete the Action Projects identified in your Action Plan (must do at least one)

Students Set up a Classroom Waste Reduction Campaign

Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class

Martin Elementary

South San Francisco Unified School District

Step 4: Do a Follow-up Assessment and Report on the actions taken by your class to conserve resources and reduce C02e

Post Assessment Assessment

Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class

Martin Elementary

South San Francisco Unified School District

Step 5: Celebrate and Share your project(s)

Virtual Classroom Visit - Recognition

Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class

Martin Elementary

South San Francisco Unified School District

Post Assessment Assessment

May 20 2020

Students did a classroom post waste assessment. 

Summary

After doing a classroom post waste assessment, it was determined that approximately 3 pounds of recyclables and 14 pounds of compostables were diverted from being landfilled per week. Additionnally, approximately 2 pounds of leftover fruits and vegetables per were being composted through the classroom worm bin. 

Metrics

Recycling in the classroom

57 Pounds of Recyclables Diverted from School Waste Stream between September 26th 2019 and March 13th 2020
Results: 160 lbs CO2e emmissions avoided

Composting

304 Pounds of Compostables Diverted from School Waste Stream between September 26th 2019 and March 13th 2020
Results: 2,936 lbs CO2e emmissions avoided

Photos

Waste Tracking Sheet

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