Solid Waste Reduction
Composting in cafeteria
Gunston continues to address is solid waste production in the cafeteria by implementing a composting program in 2012. The meal is served on compostable plates and unbleached napkins are available. To improve the success rate in sorting compost from non-compostables, new signage was created this year and announcements were made at morning meeting to remind all community members what can be composted.
The composted material is transferred to a three bin system by the facilities staff. In addition to cafeteria waste, the compost is used for plant material and grass clippings.
Composting in cafeteria
Gunston continues to address is solid waste production in the cafeteria by implementing a composting program in 2012. The meal is served on compostable plates and unbleached napkins are available. To improve the success rate in sorting compost from non-compostables, new signage was created this year and announcements were made at morning meeting to remind all community members what can be composted.
The composted material is transferred to a three bin system by the facilities staff. In addition to cafeteria waste, the compost is used for plant material and grass clippings.
Recycling
The Environmental Club has maintained an active recycling campaign. Recycling bins are in every classroom and emptied by club members as needed. Central recycling stations help to sort bottles and can from the paper recycled in classrooms. Recycling is collected and removed by the County on a weekly basis.
The Environmental Club has maintained an active recycling campaign. Recycling bins are in every classroom and emptied by club members as needed. Central recycling stations help to sort bottles and can from the paper recycled in classrooms. Recycling is collected and removed by the County on a weekly basis.
Great American Can Round-Up 2013-2014
Gunston participated in the Great American Can Round-Up during the 2013-2014 school year, one of only four schools in Maryland. Students collected and recycled a total of 301 pounds of aluminum cans for a total of 1.99lbs per student.
Documentation: Newsletter, Results