Makin’ it green….

Savin' it....

Helen Venada works pretty hard to make our County just a little greener…here’s the scoop on how the kids are increasingly players in this game:

Thank you to the Friday Harbor businesses that recently donated “green” prizes to Friday Harbor High School and Middle School students.

These special prizes were awarded to students who exceeded expectations for participating in the environmental events, “Pedal for the Planet” and the Earth Day Waste Reduction quiz.

Friday Harbor Ace Hardware, Compost It, San Juan Office Center, Friday Harbor Drugstore, and Browne’s Home Center contributed a 1-gallon can of 100% toxic free paint, a stainless steel beverage container, a manual paper shredder, a Frisbee golf disc made of recycled plastic bottles, a ream of 100% recycled paper, a tote bag made from recycled plastic, and organic vegetable seeds.  This generosity from our businesses not only rewards students for their efforts but also helps to inform them of the availability of environmentally preferred products sold in our local stores.

Big thanks also to all the students who significantly reduced the schools’ trash this school year by recycling more material than ever from the school’s cafeteria.  The waste reduction program would not have succeeded without the work of student teams that implemented it and the cafeteria and custodial staff who stepped up with their support and encouragement.

The future looks bright for continuing to reduce waste next school year!

Helen Venada
Waste Reduction & Hazardous Waste Coordinator
San Juan County Public Works
370-0503

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