Let your inner artist shine while learning about the importance of reducing waste by participating in the eARTh Challenge! In this challenge, you can get creative and compete in up to three art projects, each based on a different zero waste theme. Choose the project that is most interesting to you, or complete them all.
Challenge Details
Who: The eARTh challenge is open to all K-8 students in Marin County.
What: Three 1 - 2 hour art projects that explore zero waste themes. Each project includes an art project, reflection questions, and an opportunity to create a zero waste goal.
Where: Anywhere! All of the eARTh challenge projects are virtually accessible and can be completed as classroom activities or at home.
When: Projects will be posted on March 22nd. The deadline to submit is April 16th.
To submit your masterpieces, email a picture of your art project(s) to zerowastechallenge@seiinc.org. All student submissions will be entered in a raffle to win prizes. The more projects you complete, the more chances you will have to win!
What: Three 1 - 2 hour art projects that explore zero waste themes. Each project includes an art project, reflection questions, and an opportunity to create a zero waste goal.
Where: Anywhere! All of the eARTh challenge projects are virtually accessible and can be completed as classroom activities or at home.
When: Projects will be posted on March 22nd. The deadline to submit is April 16th.
To submit your masterpieces, email a picture of your art project(s) to zerowastechallenge@seiinc.org. All student submissions will be entered in a raffle to win prizes. The more projects you complete, the more chances you will have to win!
eARTh Projects
Kitchen Edition
Give second life to materials in your kitchen that would otherwise be discarded! Watch videos on food waste to learn more about the topic.
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Outdoor Exploration Edition
Get outside and explore to reflect on the question: What happens to waste in nature? Then create a piece of art with anything that you have gathered outside.
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Upcycling Edition
Upcycle objects in your home that are not being used or will be discarded. Then, reflect on the idea of reusing and repurposing items.
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Watch us Take the Challenge!
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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.
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Coleman Green Team Leaders support lunchtime sorting with their favorite tool - the trash grabbers!
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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.
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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2020 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 2 Activity - Trash or Treasure?
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Week 3 Activity - Leftover Makeover
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