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Teachers, Students, Schools

In the classroom

Kid’s (Recycling) Page - Teaching the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and solid waste management

Hazards on the Homefront - Teacher's guide containing lessons on chemicals and ingredients used in products, and the health and environmental hazards they pose especially to children.

Just for Kids - Resource links to environmental topics for kids.

Environmental Education - Classroom Curriculum Guides (K-12), workshops for teachers and more. Ecology hosted a green chemistry workshop for middle and high school teachers (PDF) in July 2010.

Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign - Information and technical assistance to manage chemicals in schools. (EPA)

School administration

Safer Schools and Children - Toxic-free tips to protect children.

Soil Safety Program - Assist schools and childcares in providing a safer and healthier setting for children.

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing - Guidance on the procurement of goods and services that cause less harm to humans and the environment.

Sustainable School Awards - Recognizing sustainability programs and school efforts to reduce waste and increase environmental curricula.

Washington Green Schools - Helping schools reduce their environmental and carbon footprints.