Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center knows that teachers are the sustainability champions within schools. Through lessons, afterschool clubs, and green teams, educators help to drive school sustainability culture. To support that work, EarthWays Center offers professional development opportunities for educators focused on waste reduction, recycling, and green team development.

There are opportunities for educators who are just learning about what can be recycled and those who are ready to take on more sustainability leadership roles. “Thinking Beyond the 3Rs” is our annual waste reduction workshop that introduces educators to solid-waste related topics.

There are no Waste and Recycling Teacher Workshops scheduled at this time.

 

 

Learn about Waste and Recycling education programs for your students!

 

Waste Reduction Teacher Resources

St. Louis County Department of Public Health – Recycling and Waste Management
Free K–12 programs, workshops, and school resources to support solid waste reduction and diversion practices such as composting and recycling to public and private schools in St. Louis County.

Brightside – St. Louis City Recycles
Classroom presentations and recycling bins to schools in St. Louis City.

Missouri Recycling Association
No matter what your recycling goals may be, MORA can help you reach them! Resources for K–12 schools and educators

St. Louis Composting/Total Organics
Regional commercial compost company; offers tours of site and more!

Earthday365
Year-round programming focused on waste reduction including: Too Good to Waste, Recycling On the Go and Green Dining Alliance.