School Programs

NEW - School Waste Reduction Grants: Clackamas County schools can apply for up to $300 - the simple two-page application is due by 12/6/11. 

Prior grants have funded rain barrels, durable trays and flatware, and reusable water bottles, as well as many other projects. If your school has a project in mind, please complete the application as soon as you can. Contact Waste Reduction Education Coordinator Laurel Bates, lbates@clackamas.us or 503-742-4454 if you have questions.

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Clackamas County now leads the state with 50 schools that have are certified as Oregon Green Schools. 

Special recognition goes to Hallinan Elementary, whose staff, students and parents have worked together to achieve Premier Oregon Green School status.

Congratulations to the Lake Oswego School District for becoming an Oregon Green School District with all of their schools achieving Oregon Green School certification,

The Clackamas County Recycling Partnership (CCRP) is a cooperative of local franchised garbage and recycling companies, the Clackamas County Office of Sustainability, and these cities: Barlow, Canby, Damascus, Estacada, Gladstone, Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Molalla, Oregon City, Sandy, West Linn and Wilsonville. We provide schools with a variety of resources, waste reduction education and technical assistance. The CCRP also administers the Oregon Green Schools program in Clackamas County. See the links below to find out what opportunities and resources our office will provide free of charge to Clackamas County schools.

General Information

Why Recycle
Beyond Recycling
Links for Students and Teachers
Fast Recycling Facts
Field Trips
Waste Reduction Kits
Technical Assistance

Green Schools

Oregon Green School Program
Clackamas County Green Schools

Activities

Teacher's Guide to Working with Worms
Papermaking With Recycled Paper
The End of the School Year Recycling Guide