2009 Georgia Recycling Coalition
Spirit of Green School Recycling Awards
Recognizing Excellence in Recycling & Waste Reduction in Georgia

Nomination Form
Nomination Deadline: Friday May 15, 2009

Award Category
Outstanding School Program: Public or Private
Elementary, Middle or High School Model Programs
Cash award of $500 to 3 top schools

Contact Information Form (please print out)

School Name: _____________________________

County __________________________________

Public _________ Private* ____________ (*must include 501c 3 info)

Contact Person and Title: _________________________________________

School Street Address: ___________________________________________

School City/State/Zip:___________________________________________

School Phone & Fax: ____________________________________________

Contact Phone:_________________________________________________

Contact Email:_________________________________________________

Grade Levels in Your School: _____________________________________

Number of Students: ____________ Number of Teachers:______________

Return Form/Application to:
Georgia Recycling Coalition
P.O. Box 550667
Atlanta, GA  30355
Questions: Email garecycles@mindspring.com

Please Respond

Required Responses to Selection Criteria

(Answer these eight criteria in a text format and attach to the page 1 form; maximum of 2 pages front & back-4 total pages is the maximum for the text portion.)

1. Provide a Brief Summary of the schools recycling program history, key accomplishments, and distinguishing characteristics, including why the program was started in the school. Make sure to include the organizational setup that assures student involvement (do not exceed 150 words):
2. Where do the materials go to be recycled? Be specific please.
3. Describe the economics of the program or technology, identifying the cost of recycling, reuse, reduction; costs of disposal (indicating avoided cost if available); cost of the total program.
4. What innovative aspects make it successful? What challenges did you face and how have you handled them?
5. Give your best documented estimate of the quantity (in tons) of: 1) materials recycled during the past year, including materials accepted; 2) waste reduced or prevented, materials reused, or toxics reduced; and 3) amount of disposed trash (not diverted) during the year.
6. What efforts have been made in procurement and closing the loop (buying recycled), and what have been the documented effects?
7. What outreach or education about the program is underway for students, teachers, staff?
8. If you are chosen as an award recipient, how will you use the prize money to improve your program? (Provide a basic line item budget)

Optional Materials

In addition to the required materials, submissions may include up to 6 pages (3 front and back) of supplemental documentation (flyers, photos, news articles, etc. Do NOT send videos or promotional items. List them in this section, and the Judging Committee will contact you if additional materials are deemed useful.

Resource List

RESOURCE LIST: To assist with your application or program 

Catch the Cycle School Recycling Guide:
http://www.myecoville.com/uploads/ot/UI/otUIO8EatrFmkQUTF7fo5g/School-Recycling-Guide.pdf

Green & Healthy Schools:
http://www.greenandhealthy.org/

Environmental Education in GA:
http://www.eeingeorgia.org/

Georgia Recycling Coalition/Ecoville:
http://www.georgiarecycles.org
Make sure to check the videos; click the Ecoville videos icon on top right of home page

National Recycling Coalition:
http://www.nrc-recycle.org/

Earth911
http://www.earth911.org

Georgia Recycling Fact Card:
http://myecoville.com/uploads/fv/dg/fvdg7OfEQm-CDznt9e9kzg/GRC-FactCard-09.pdf

Keep Georgia Beautiful:
http://www.keepgeorgiabeautiful.org/default.asp

Bin Vendors:

Busch Systems International
www.buschsystems.com

Rehrig Pacific
www.rehrigpacific.com

Toter Incorporated
http://www.toter.com/

PFI
http://www.pfinnovation.com/products/index.php?tag=-recycling

Forms+Surfaces
www.forms-surfaces.com

Recycling Bin.com
www.Recyclingbin.com

Upbeat
www.upbeatinc.com

NRC/Coca-Cola Bin Grant Program:
http://bingrant.org/home.htm

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