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Oregon Green Schools program
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Metro partners with the Oregon Green Schools Association to provide technical assistance and recognition for school waste reduction achievements.
For more information
The Oregon Green Schools Association (OGSA) is a statewide non-profit that was established as a cooperative effort among local governments, private businesses and school districts to formally recognize schools for their waste reduction achievements. Metro partners with OGSA to help schools set up and maintain programs, and to recognize schools for their achievements.
Green School levels of achievement
There are three levels of achievement: Green School, Merit Green School and Premier Green School. As schools establish and meet goals to expand their recycling programs, they can apply to receive certification from the Oregon Green School program. Achieving the initial Green School level creates a foundation of student-oriented recycling and begins a waste reduction ethic.
Merit schools go beyond a student-run recycling program. They create a school-wide policy for waste reduction, evaluate their waste annually and help another school establish a well-run recycling system.
Premier schools do everything possible to create a least-waste environment. They reduce by purchasing no-waste, reusable or recyclable supplies and those that contain recycled content. Premier schools also emerge as community leaders in recycling and waste reduction.
How can your school become a Green School?
Metro partners with OGSA for the following areas:
- Washington County (all schools)
- Private schools in the city of Portland that are not part of Portland Public Schools
- Private and public schools in David Douglas and Parkrose School Districts
- Some private and public schools in Centennial and Reynolds School Districts – call to see if your school is included.
If your school is outside the areas listed above, Oregon Green Schools lists coordinators for other Oregon school districts...Visit the Oregon Green Schools site
Need assistance?
Freda Sherburne, elementary school programs
503-797-1522
freda.sherburne@oregonmetro.gov
503-797-1521
sara.kirby@oregonmetro.gov
Related Internet links
- Oregon Green Schools
(http://www.oregongreenschools.org)