School Reuse Programs

How do schools practice reuse? There are many ways, as described by schools in their Green Ribbon applications. Here are some ideas and activities:

• Create a system for teachers to give away unwanted school supplies for next year’s students to use.
• Participate in a charity reuse collection program such as:
  • One Warm Coat
  • The Princess Project
  • The Pantene Beautiful Lengths Program
• Have an end of year “School Cleanout Plan” for reuse of school supplies, furniture, and lost and found items.
  • Donate lost and found items to local charities.

• Reuse large banners or signs at school events instead of re-printing them.
  • If you can’t reuse them, upcycle them into tote bags or other things.
• Organize a class supplies swap so students may trade toys, equipment, books, or other items.
• Organize a fundraising rummage sale for old toys and clothes where proceeds are donated to charity.

• Hold a fashion show using reused or salvaged materials.
  • Check out this runway show in San Francisco for inspiration.
• Have your toner and ink cartridges refilled for reuse and here’s a great article on why.
• Use reusable shipping/delivery containers with an outside vendor.
  • CVSan can donate these at cvsan.org/DRForm

• Use non-recyclable and/or non-compostable materials for an art project or assignment.
  • Here’s some elaborate inspiration from professional artists.
• Donate unwanted furniture, computers, or supplies for reuse or use a waste exchange program where another school can take your unwanted items such as freecycle.org
• Host a waste-free party that includes reusable serveware, plates, cups, napkins, and table cloths (no disposable items).
• Only offer lanyards or another form of reusable visitor tabs instead of disposable stickers or labels.

• Host bike repair events or repair workshops like those CVSan hosts.

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