Catholic communities are called to use their talents to build a more just society by actively integrating the principles of Catholic Social Teaching into the purchasing decisions of their church, school, college or university. …
Recycled Art Mosaic for Schools
A lesson plan using different types of wastes collected by children transformed into a creative craft form to explore perceptions of waste and identify creative ways to reuse it. …
Guide to Conducting Student Food Waste Audits
A student food waste audit guide intended to help educate students about the amount of food they waste in their school cafeterias and to encourage them to reduce waste and eat more nutritious foods. …
Food Waste Curriculum
From Purdue University, educational units containing one or more lesson plans with Common Core English/Language Arts, Math, and Next Generation Science Standards. Most lessons are K-5, but some include middle school and high school standards, and …
Food Waste Audit
A guide to help educate students about the amount of food they waste in their school cafeterias and to encourage them to reduce waste and eat more of nutritious foods …
Plastic Fast (Lent or other 6 week periods)
Weekly challenge to reduce dependence on single-use plastics from the Ignatian Solidarity Network. …
Plastic Pollution Primer and Action Toolkit
From Earth Day 2018 …
The Planet Protectors: Activities for Kids
Activities about reducing waste and saving resources for kids. Includes resources for teachers and material in Spanish. …
Pope Francis’ guide to avoiding a ‘throwaway culture’
Article from Our Sunday Visitor …
Eco-Cycle Guide 2019-2020: Zero Waste
The WHAT, WHY, and HOW to reduce, recycle, compost & go beyond. …
Recycle City Games
Explore Recycle City to see how its people reduce waste, use less energy, and save money by doing simple things at home, at work, and in their neighborhoods. …
Pack a Waste Free Lunch
Resources and tips for reducing waste at lunchtime. …