St. Alphonsus Parish School has received $1000 for their sustainability efforts. They are one of 31 schools in the state to be recognized by The Terry Husseman School Awards program, presented by the Washington Department of Ecology.
“These tend to be small awards to each individual school. But they are a long-term investment in a cleaner, healthier environment for our communities and our state as a whole,” said Laurie Davies, manager of Ecology’s Waste 2 Resources Program. “We’re investing in a future generation that supports more sustainable lifestyles.”
According to the release, this is why St. Alphonsus was recognized:
This comprehensive sustainability program continues to promote recycling, environmental stewardship, resource conservation, and community service through hands-on learning and creative collaboration. St. Alphonsus Parish School plans to expand their community garden, improve their recycling, and continue to promote reuse through their clothing and household good collections for disadvantaged community members.
The program is funded through the Waste Reduction, Recycling and Litter Control Account.