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Zero Waste Programs

Helping schools and communities achieve their zero waste goals 

SEI’s Zero Waste teams helps schools implement sustainable waste reduction and recycling programs in order to comply with mandatory state laws. We work with schools and communities to build a culture of environmental stewardship, create opportunities for project based learning, and save money on refuse hauling services.
Students conduct waste audit
Hidden Valley Elementary School students
​audit their waste
Students pose next to waste bins
San Pedro's Green Team shooting for zero at their end of year celebration
Students looking in waste bin
Coleman Green Team Leaders support lunchtime sorting with their favorite tool - the trash grabbers!

Zero Waste Marin Schools Program

Since 2015, SEI has supported Zero Waste Marin in reaching their diversion goals through the implementation of the Zero Waste Schools Program. Our support in Marin County reaches 20 schools and 11,000 students each year.
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Reducing carbon footprint through education ​for students and families
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Training student green team support ​to lead waste sorting efforts
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Working with teachers, students, and parents to create ​stakeholder collaboration and understanding within communities
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Zero Waste Challenge

Students can show their  Zero Waste passion and knowledge with this fun and creative four week challenge!

Challenge Activities

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​​Week 1 Activity - Rot On! ​
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 (PDF Version)
Week 1 Challenge Activity
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Week 2 Activity - Trash or Treasure? 
(PDF Version)
Week 2 Challenge Activity
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Week 3 Activity - Leftover Makeover
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 (PDF Version)
week 3 challenge activity
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​Week 4 Activity - Don’t Waste Your Voice!
(PDF Version)
Week 4 CHALLENGE ACTIVITY
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Energize Schools is a program of SEI, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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Phone: (415) 507-2181

​Email: energizeschools@seiinc.org

899 Northgate Dr. #410
San Rafael, CA 94903
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  • Distance Learning
    • Green Careers Webinar Series
  • Curriculum
    • Instructional Planning
  • Trainings
  • Competitions
    • Zero Waste
    • Energy Challenge
    • Earth Day
  • About
  • Get Involved