RECYCLE PAPERBOARD
Paperboard is a paper-based material that is generally thicker than paper. It is both lightweight and strong, which makes it ideal for packaging products like cereal, tissues, shoes, laundry detergent, etc. Remind your students and colleagues to recycle their paperboard boxes. Print and hang this paperboard recycling flyer around your school and share the following facts during announcements and in newsletters:

•  Paperboard is made from trees.
• Although paperboard is completely recyclable, almost 12,000 tons is thrown into the landfill annually by Hamilton County residents.
•  Reusing a paperboard box saves even more resources than recycling it. For example, use old shoe boxes to organize and store items.

To receive free technical assistance, indoor recycling containers, and signage to start or improve your school recycling program, email Cher Mohring or call 513-946-7737.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT NEEDED FOR SOLID WASTE DISTRICT POLICY COMMITTEE
In an effort to gain new perspectives and ideas on recycling and waste diversion, the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District’s Policy Committee is seeking a Student Representative. This is a great opportunity for a junior or senior high school student to:

• Contribute to change at the local level;
• Receive hands-on experience in developing policy and programs;
• See first-hand how local government operates;
• Develop leadership and public speaking skills.

Applications are due on April 4, 2016. 

GET THE DIRT ON COMPOSTING SEMINARS Back by popular demand, Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District is holding free, one-hour backyard composting seminars at four different locations throughout Hamilton County this spring. Whether you’re a Hamilton County resident interested in backyard composting or you are interested in composting at your school, this is a great opportunity to get the information you need to succeed. Register today.

HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS KITCHENS GRANT OPPORTUNITY
Tackle both food waste and community needs by starting a Campus Kitchen at your high school. Campus Kitchen students rescue food that would have gone to waste and use it to prepare and serve balanced, nutritious meals for food insecure residents in their communities.

The Campus Kitchens Project is offering $5,000 startup grants to schools that are interested in starting a Campus Kitchen. To begin the application process, review the fact sheet or email Matt Schnarr. The deadline to qualify is April 20, 2016.

Schools that qualify will then submit a short video explaining the need in their community and how a Campus Kitchen will meet that need. Selected finalists will compete in a weeklong voting competition, where at the end of the week, the three school’s videos with the highest number of votes will each receive $5,000 to plan and launch their Campus Kitchen.