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Students Change Systems: 5 Ways to Activate Student-Led Zero Waste
Discover five proven strategies schools can use to activate students as culture drivers and scale zero waste programs beyond pilot projects.
Joanna Dubbeldam
Feb 162 min read


Making the Invisible Visible: Why Tracking Is the Backbone of School Zero Waste Programs
When We Started Measuring, Everything Changed. Many schools believe they have “recycling and compost.” Until they track it. When one San Diego school began documenting its waste streams, it discovered not two programs... but thirteen separate diversion programs. These programs included everything from used sneaker drives, scrap paper program, three separate organics programs, E-Waste program, reuse program collecting items from home for art projects, textbook donation, and so
Joanna Dubbeldam
Jan 22 min read


How many pounds is this dumpster?
Sustainability tracking is no longer optional and reporting has become essential. But one persistent challenge remains: waste is often measured in volume, while reporting requirements demand weight specifically pounds (lbs).
Joanna Dubbeldam
Jul 18, 20252 min read


How to Track Reuse and All Types of Diversion in a Zero Waste Program
Learn how to track reuse programs, food recovery, recycling, and composting for TRUE Zero Waste Certification and SB 1383 compliance.
Joanna Dubbeldam
Feb 15, 20252 min read
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