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Green Ribbon
The School Zero Waste Services Guide 2019-2024 for Castro Valley Schools is available for download below.
Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) implemented the Green Ribbon Schools Program in 2007 to guide schools with the implementation of sustainable waste reduction and recycling programs. The program rewards and recognizes schools for their accomplishments.
Thirteen schools located in the Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) and/or Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) boundaries have been certified by CVSan as Green Ribbon Schools for the 2022/23 school year. Certifications were awarded by the CVSan Board of Directors at the May 2nd Board meeting. 
This year, schools were required to complete a minimum of 31 activities, such as providing recycling and organics containers in all classrooms. All schools had to achieve a minimum 85% diversion rate. Awards are based on a $700 flat rate plus add-ons for school size. Extra credit is awarded for additional activities completed and excellence in diversion. Cash awards range from $800 to over $2,000. The 2022/23 Green Ribbon certified schools received the following awards:
|
School |
Award Amount* |
|
1. Canyon Middle School |
$1,820 |
|
2. Castro Valley Adult School |
$1,400 |
|
3. Castro Valley Elementary School |
$1,420 |
|
4. Castro Valley High School |
$1,980 |
|
5. Chabot Elementary School |
$1,510 |
|
6. Creekside Middle School |
$1,310 |
|
7. Independent Elementary School |
$1,620 |
|
8. Jensen Ranch Elementary School |
$1,270 |
|
9. Marshall Elementary School |
$1,570 |
|
10. Palomares Elementary School |
$1,220 |
|
11. Proctor Elementary School |
$1,370 |
|
12. Stanton Elementary School |
$1,200 |
|
13. Vannoy Elementary School |
$1,360 |
|
Total |
$19,050 |
*Awards funded by Measure D
All 17 public and private schools located within the CVSan and/or CVUSD boundaries were eligible to participate. As a result of our collective work, Castro Valley Green Ribbon certified schools now recycle and compost 93% of what used to be thrown in the garbage! Together, we are on the road to Zero Waste!
CVSan School Program Updates For 2023/24:
Green Ribbon Schools Program, Requirements, and Awards continue, and requirements are similar to last year’s and trimmed down from prior years.
- 4Rs Field Trips will be in an on-campus format for third grade classrooms.
- The Diversion Rate Requirement is 90%. Some schools will need to improve to qualify this year.
- Schools can receive an extra credit bonus award for completing 40 or more ($40) and 50 or more ($90) activities.
- Waste Audit kits are being offered on loan to schools, and CVSan has a guidebook to help.
- The deadline for having green organics and blue recycling bins (with signage) in all classrooms is February 9, 2024.
- The application deadline is February 9, 2024.
The application is now also an online form.