Solid Waste Alliance Communities (SWAC)
Programs and Opportunities For Schools |
Each year, SWAC enters into a membership with the Association of Vermont Recycler's (AVR),
43 State Street,
Montpelier, VT 05601
802-224-1000 (* new phone number). The membership provides SWAC schools with a limited number of yearly educational programs, technical assistance, educational support, education and resource guides, and classroom activities. Schools from SWAC towns have access to the programs through our membership in AVR.
» SWAC schools receive a 15 % discount off theater presentations and workshops.
»SWAC schools receive a 10% discount off AVR publications.
Please contact the Association of Vermont Recyclers at www.vtrecyclers.org or at the telephone number given above for further information and assistance. |
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We are always available to assist with any waste management or recycling issues that may occur. Special wastes such as fluorescent light bulbs, laboratory chemicals, computer components, or unused cleaning supplies are accepted at our household hazardous waste collections or at the Rutland County Solid Waste District ( RCSWD) Hazardous Waste Depot located on Gleason Road in Rutland (802-770-1333). Schools are often one of the largest institutions in our small towns, and their actions can affect their communities in many ways.
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GREEN UP YOUR BUSINESS
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Some interesting links related to Living Green are:
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» SolarFest - The New England Renewable Energy Festival, in July each year, at Forget-Me-Not Farm in Tinmouth, Vermont. Celebrating the power of renewable energy, the arts, and community action to change the world.
www.solarfest.org |
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» Environmental Protection Agency – the EPA has extensive educational resources available.
www.epa.gov/enviroed |
» OurEarth.org - Non-profit organization that promotes environmental education and awareness . This is an excellent site worth visiting. It has abundant amounts of information on recycling, energy, special collection events, conservation and reuse. http://www.ourearth.org/
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» Vermont Agency of Natural Resources – a good page with a large selection of links.
www.anr.state.vt.us/students.htm |
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