Sustainable Marin Schools is dedicated to minimizing the education sector's impact on climate change by transforming schools into champions of sustainability. We equip staff and students with education, tools, training, and support necessary for establishing Zero Waste, Environmental Literacy, Campus Greening, and Energy Conservation programs.
Our objective goes beyond merely implementing these programs; we aim to assit schools in building the infrastructure required for their long-term sustainability. To achieve this, we're inviting passionate parents, teachers, and students to join a Sustainability Committee dedicated to preserving and expanding these initiatives. This committee will play a vital role in ensuring our schools contribute to reducing carbon emissions, create healthier environments, and redirect funds back into the classroom.
Our objective goes beyond merely implementing these programs; we aim to assit schools in building the infrastructure required for their long-term sustainability. To achieve this, we're inviting passionate parents, teachers, and students to join a Sustainability Committee dedicated to preserving and expanding these initiatives. This committee will play a vital role in ensuring our schools contribute to reducing carbon emissions, create healthier environments, and redirect funds back into the classroom.
Why start a Sustainability Commitee?
Our goal is not just to launch programs like Zero Waste, Environmental Literacy, Campus Greening, and Energy Conservation—but to build the infrastructure that makes them last. A Sustainability Committee helps your school:
- Reduce waste and conserve energy
- Promote environmentally responsible practices
- Improve student health and well-being
- Prepare for climate impacts
- Redirect funds back into the classroom
What Does a Sustainability Committee Do?
Each committee will focus on the specific needs of its school, while also connecting to district-wide and community efforts. Activities may include:
Zero Waste & State Law Compliance
Environmental Education & Climate Literacy
Cutting Carbon Emissions
Each committee will focus on the specific needs of its school, while also connecting to district-wide and community efforts. Activities may include:
Zero Waste & State Law Compliance
- Set up student-led composting and recycling systems in line with SB1383
- Train students and staff on proper sorting with help from partners like Recology Sonoma Marin
- Host waste audits to identify improvement areas
- Advocate for Plastic-Free Lunches and events
- Organize zero-waste celebrations and encourage reusable containers, bottles, and utensils
- Raise family awareness through workshops and take-home tips
- Install hydration stations and launch litter-reducing campaigns
- Promote "No-Idling Zones" and Safe Routes to School
- Encourage carpooling, walking school buses, and bike trains
- Support replacing asphalt with green spaces and shade trees
- Advocate for native plant landscaping and rain gardens
- Prepare campuses for climate impacts: heat, wildfire, smoke, flooding
- Support shaded outdoor learning areas
Environmental Education & Climate Literacy
- Integrate climate change curriculum aligned with AB285 (Grades 1–12)
- Host Earth Day events, family clean-ups, and Green Science Fairs
- Promote student leadership through Green Teams and sustainability clubs
Cutting Carbon Emissions
- Encourage active transportation and energy conservation
- Help develop a District-wide Decarbonization Roadmap
- Launch “Turn It Off” campaigns and energy-saving initiatives
Who Can Join?
A strong Sustainability Committee thrives on diverse perspectives and shared commitment:
A strong Sustainability Committee thrives on diverse perspectives and shared commitment:
- Teachers: Connect classroom learning with real-world impact
- Students: Lead by example as Green Team members or eco-advocates
- Parents: Bring skills, energy, and community ties
- Administrators: Align efforts with school and district policies
Join the Movement
Sustainable Marin Schools is here to provide support to help your committee succeed. Together, we can transform our schools into hubs of resilience, innovation, and sustainability.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, student, or principal, your voice matters. Join us in building climate-ready schools that protect our kids and prepare them for a carbon-free future.
Contact us today to learn how to launch a Sustainability Committee at your school.
Sustainable Marin Schools is here to provide support to help your committee succeed. Together, we can transform our schools into hubs of resilience, innovation, and sustainability.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, student, or principal, your voice matters. Join us in building climate-ready schools that protect our kids and prepare them for a carbon-free future.
Contact us today to learn how to launch a Sustainability Committee at your school.