The Energy and Sustainability team, in partnership with
Food and Nutrition Services,
supports efforts in schools to reduce food waste through outreach, education,
and the use of Share Tables. Guidance and additional resources can be found in
the
BCPS Green Schools Guidebook.
Food Waste Reduction Posters
Share Table cafeteria poster.
Reduce Food Waste poster for breakfast service.
Reduce Food Waste poster for elementary and middle schools.
Reduce Food Waste poster for high schools.
Food Waste Compost Program
The BCPS Food Waste Compost Program currently includes
21 schools and has successfully diverted
1.1 million pounds of organic waste from landfills since the
Food Waste Compost Pilot
began during the 2019–2020 school year.
Food waste separation station at Kenwood High School.
Resources for Parents and Staff
Learn how to compost food scraps and yard materials to reduce waste at home.
Find your residential yard material collection schedule and learn how collected materials are composted.