Making the Grade — Waste Diversion in Schools — a roundtable in two parts

Making the Grade — Waste Diversion in Schools
A roundtable in two parts

To ensure we keep this event timing open and possible for our friends from School Districts, teachers, and program volunteers, we are splitting the roundtable into two main topic streams. Attend one session or both!

Part 1: Food Waste, Composting & School Gardens | Tuesday, June 16 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Part 2: Recycling, Reuse & Waste Initiatives | Thursday, June 18 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM

– EVENT –

Schools are places where habits form — and where some of the most creative, committed waste work in BC is already happening. Cafeterias, classrooms, and schoolyards are also places where a gap between what’s possible and what’s actually in place can be wide.

As with every CWMA Roundtable, we bring everyone together to learn from each other and find a starting place for more action and ideas. Each session will start with a short presentation designed to surface real experience and spark conversation. Then we invite everyone to take part in the facilitated roundtable to share their successes, challenges, and ideas.

The goal of these events is to get a clearer picture of where things are taking root, what conditions made that possible, and what support would help more programs do the same!

Part 1 focuses on organic waste: the composting programs that have found their footing (and the ones still looking for it). We’ll dig into what’s driving diversion, where it’s working — and what gets in the way.

Part 2 turns to the broader waste stream: recycling infrastructure, reuse pilots, and the systems that shape how waste can move through school facilities. From single-use plastics to student-driven reuse and reduction projects, we’ll look at current practice and talk honestly about what meaningful improvement requires — and who needs to be at the table to make it happen.

– COST –

For School District Admin, Facilities, Teachers, Custodial, School environmental program leaders (i.e. if your role touches compost, recycling, waste management, education, and programs at a school) = $Free

For CWMA Members and Friends (Non-Members) = $10 for each event

+GST.  CWMA’s operations are supported wholly by events like these, dedicated patronage from sponsors, and our membership. We are grateful for your attendance. Differential pricing is available for students and non-profits; please be in touch. | Am I a member?

– AGENDA FOR EACH DAY–

Virtual Doors Open at 3:20 PM for visiting and a/v check

3:30 – 3:35 PM | Welcome!
3:35 – 3:45 PM | Vignette presentation to understand the current
3:45 – 4:25 PM | Facilitated Roundtable. Some will come to share, others to listen; both are warmly welcome.
4:25 – 4:30 PM | Final thoughts and what comes next.