Schools

When students take action to reduce and prevent waste at school, it opens a world of learning opportunities about real environmental issues and the impacts every day decisions can have at school and at home. At StopWaste, we engage students and educators to be leaders in waste prevention through educational programs and hands-on waste reduction projects in schools. We also provide technical assistance to help school districts waste less and keep valuable materials out of landfills. 

StopWaste works with all 18 Alameda County school districts to transform schools into centers of environmental learning and action. When students take action on waste reduction, they discover how everyday decisions impact their communities and the planet.

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What We Offer

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Curriculum & Activities

Standards-aligned lesson plans, field trips, and hands-on activities that help K-12 students understand waste reduction and take meaningful climate action.

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Programs & Partnerships

Student leadership programs, collaborative partnerships, and action projects that connect schools across Alameda County in advancing waste reduction and environmental education.

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Composting & Recycling Support

StopWaste helps all 18 Alameda County school districts implement effective three-stream waste collection with the training, resources, and support needed for success.

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Reducing Food Waste

Programs and resources helping K-12 schools prevent food waste, share surplus food with students, and donate excess to community organizations.

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USE REUSABLES

Switch To Reusables and Save

A growing number of K–12 schools are switching from disposable to reusable foodware for school meals. StopWaste offers resources, grants, and on-the-ground support to help schools and institutions with closed-environment dining settings make this transition.

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