Environmental impact reports are now available for November 2023. As a result of recycling efforts, LPS saved:
- 1,444 trees
- 348,205 kWh of energy
- 594,497 gallons of water
- 280 cubic yards of local landfill space
- 5,096 lbs of air pollution
- 34,821 gallons of fuel
We’ve had a flurry of Green Schools Recognition Program activity submissions from the team at Don D. Sherrill Education Center, so we sat down with Jaime Austin and Ross Rausch to learn more! Read the full spotlight on our website.
Help raise funds for the LPS Recycling Program as you clear out unused scrap metal from your home or workshop. Visit our website for dropoff locations and to learn more about which items can be recycled.
7 schools across LPS have committed to collecting hard-to-recycle plastics! Will yours be the next to join? Learn more and request bags for your school by clicking here.
GSRP Tip: Participating in the Hefty ReNew Bag Pilot Program earns 10 points!
Marker Recycling is Back
Marker recycling is back for the 2023-24 school year! Gather up markers, pens, mechanical pencils, and caps from any brand into a box, label it with your school name, then send it to LPS Operations, Attn: Brittney Albin via interoffice mail.
Mark your calendars for the first Garden Gathering of 2024, which will be on Wednesday, February 28th. Join LPS Sustainability and community partners at Northwest High School to tour the school’s rooftop garden. The gathering will also include a seed starting demonstration, which beginner gardeners won’t want to miss! Register for this free event here.
Calling all volunteers and community partners to participate in the 2024 LPS Science & Engineering Fair held on Thursday March 7, 2024. Visit the website for more information and to access the exhibitor and volunteer forms.
Stay in the loop with timely sustainability news and updates when you connect with us on social media! We regularly post on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and can help spread the word about upcoming events when you tag our pages.
