2021 Green Life Awards - School Waste Reduction Award Nomination Form

2. Thank you for your Green Life Award nomination!

4. 

5. Submitting a Nomination
   Please complete the attached form and provide details and documentation regarding the criteria noted on the form. The nomination should describe in detail the nature and purpose of the activity undertaken by the nominee, the resulting achievements, and the reasons you believe the nomination to be of merit. Supporting material such as letters of reference and additional information and documentation must be included with this nomination. These awards can be self-nominated. Please note that the judges may reassign a nomination to another category at their discretion.

   Please complete the attached form and provide details and documentation regarding the criteria noted on the form. The nomination should describe in detail the nature and purpose of the activity undertaken by the nominee, the resulting achievements, and the reasons you believe the nomination to be of merit. Supporting material such as letters of reference and additional information and documentation must be included with this nomination. These awards can be self-nominated. Please note that the judges may reassign a nomination to another category at their discretion.

7. Nomination Form Submitted By:*

8. Phone Number*

9. E-mail*

11. I, the nominator, pledge that all information in this form is true, to the best of my knowledge. I also allow ACC Government to share project information included in this application with the public and in ACC Government Publications.*

    1. Yes

15. School Full Name (As it should appear on the award, if selected)*

16. Phone Number*

17. E-mail*

19. Check the appropriate category for your entry:

    1. Public
    2. Private

23. Program Summary

25. Using approximately 100 words or less please describe this school's operations and programs, highlighting its commitment to waste reduction. Should this organization be selected, this summary will be used to introduce the school at the GreenFest Awards Ceremony.

29. Program Description

31. REDUCTION

33. Do you have waste reduction policies/programs in place? (Some examples include digitization, double-sided printing, sustainable procurement guidelines, water bottle refill stations) If so, include the policy/program information in the space provided, or by uploading a file.

34. Upload Policy/Program Information as a Document

38. REUSE

40. Do you have a reuse policy/program for paper or other materials at your school? If so, include the policy/program information in the space provided, or by uploading a file.

41. Upload Policy/Program Information as a Document

43. Do you contribute material for reuse when applicable? Check all the organizations you have donated reuse material to in the last year:

    1. ACC Teacher Reuse Store
    2. Goodwill Industries
    3. Habitat ReStore
    4. Project Safe
    5. Salvation Army
    6. Potter's House
    7. America's Thrift
    8. St. Mary's
    9. OTHER (Please list in comments box)

44. If "OTHER" was chosen, please list:

48. RECYCLING

50. When did your school begin its recycling program?

52. Is your single-stream recycling program mandatory?

    1. YES
    2. NO

53. If so, include the policy information in the space provided or by uploading a file.

54. Upload Policy Information as a Document

56. Do you have a buy-recycled policy at your school?

    1. YES
    2. NO

57. If so, include the policy information in the space provided or by uploading a file.

58. Upload Policy Information as a Document

60. What traditional materials do you currently recycle?

    1. Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Cups, Containers)
    2. Cardboard, Paperboard, Carton
    3. Mixed Paper
    4. Glass Bottles & Jars
    5. Aluminum Containers
    6. Steel Containers
    7. OTHER (Please list in comments box)

61. What non-traditional materials do you currently recycle (at CHaRM or through other proper channels)?

    1. Batteries
    2. Bulbs
    3. Film Plastic (Bags, Cling, bubble wrap)
    4. EPS "Styrofoam"
    5. Scrap Metal
    6. Shredded Paper
    7. Tires
    8. Electronics & Appliances
    9. Auto Fluids & Other Chemicals
    10. Paint
    11. OTHER (Please list in comments box)

62. If "OTHER" was chosen, please list:

64. Do you provide training/education about your recycling program to faculty, staff, and students at the beginning of each school year?

    1. YES
    2. NO

65. If so, include the policy information in the space provided or by uploading a file.

66. Upload Policy Information as a Document

68. How is recycling made available to your teachers, staff, and students in the following locations?
    (Specify the type of receptacles used in each location for trash and recycling: desk side containers, slim jim, roll-carts, etc.) Also, please include a description of any signage or educational components used in these locations.

    (Specify the type of receptacles used in each location for trash and recycling: desk side containers, slim jim, roll-carts, etc.) Also, please include a description of any signage or educational components used in these locations.

70. Classroom:

72. Hallways:

74. Office/Work Room Space:

76. Cafeteria:

78. Other:

82. COMPOST & ORGANICS

84. Do you have a compost program in place at your school?

    1. YES
    2. NO

85. If so, include a detailed description in the space provided or by uploading a file.

86. Upload Program Details as a Document

90. Additional Program Information

92. Please describe other aspects of your recycling program using the suggested criteria.

94. ➢ INNOVATIVE IDEAS: Describe the innovative aspects or originality of your program(s).

96. ➢ PARTICIPATION: Describe how your school encourages employees and students to participate in your waste reduction program, and how you take steps beyond "traditional" recycling.

98. ➢ EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: Describe the methods of outreach and education about the programs that are available for students, employees, and parents. List the Georgia Performance Standards covered by your program(s).

100. ➢ DOCUMENTED RESULTS: Give your best estimate of the quantity (in pounds) of materials recycled and waste reduced or prevented during the past year. Describe the efforts your school makes to purchase recycled content products. If this information is not applicable, how does your school measure or monitor program success?

102. ➢ STUDENT LEADERSHIP: Describe how the program highlights student leadership.

104. Optional Supplemental Materials (Photo, News Clipping/Article, Award, etc.)

105. Optional Supplemental Materials (Photo, News Clipping/Article, Award, etc.)

106. Optional Supplemental Materials (Photo, News Clipping/Article, Award, etc.)

110. Please share any upcoming related sustainability events (March, April, May)

112. Event Title (#1)

113. Event Date and Time (#1)
     Event Date and Time (#1)

     Event Date and Time (#1)

114. Event Description (#1)

115. Event URL (Web Link) (#1)

117. Additional GreenFest Events (Your Org or Someone Else's Event)

     For additional events from your organization, or from another organization or individual, please list the event title, date, time, description, contact information and event url in this space provided.

121. Questions/Comments:

123. Please contact the Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division at (706) 613-3501 x8 or recycle@accgov.com for more information or if you have questions about the Green Life Expo & Awards.

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