Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class 
- 21 Students
- 6 report(s)
- 0 lbs CO2e saved
Step 1: Perform a Baseline Assessment
Or
If you have already started a waste reduction initiative at your school, provide a brief description of the initial problem you observed.
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
Or
If you already started a waste reduction initiative, report on what action project(s) you have completed and how you implemented this project at your school.
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)
Or
If you already started a waste reduction initiative, report on what action project(s) you have completed and how you implemented this project at your school.
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)
Or
If you already started a waste reduction initiative, report on what action project(s) you have completed and how you implemented this project at your school.
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 / or report on the actions taken by your class to conserve resources and reduce C02e. Include the numbers here in this step, such as the amount of paper recycled over 30 days.
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
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