What is the Learning & Living Green Program?
The Learning & Living Green program is a school waste program that is designed to be consistent with the residential program in Simcoe County. It teaches youth the importance of waste reduction and diversion and also encourages participation at home with their family.
Help us achieve our goal of getting a green bin in every classroom and home in Simcoe County! This program does not apply to schools in the separated cities of Barrie or Orillia.
How does the program work?
Set up consistent classroom waste stations throughout the school using overhead signage.
Assign students to take organics bins down to the depot when full (same as the recycling).
Custodians bring material from the depot to the outdoor containers for recycling.
Green teams can help champion the program using contests or campaigns throughout the school year.
County of Simcoe Schools enrolled in the Learning & Living Green program can use this form to request supplies, book an educational presentation or request program support.
Resources
Book a FREE Grade 3 Workshop! Requirements for booking:
- school is located in the County of Simcoe
- school participates in the Learning & Living Green classroom organics program
Click here to book a workshop! More information below.
Teacher Resources for Pre & Post Workshop Activities:
- Teacher Workbook
- Play our Sorting Game!
- Feed Your Soil Activity Sheet
- Feed Your Soil Teacher Answer Sheet
- Learn what happens to your waste after collection in our Waste Stories!
- Check out our educational Videos!
- The County of Simcoe donated a special children’s book, ‘The Apple Core’ to every library in Simcoe County – be sure to check it out or email solidwaste@simcoe.ca to get a copy.