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Climate Action in NYCPS – $5,000 School Grant Opportunities for 2027
As the largest public school system in the country, we have a unique opportunity to connect to staff members and students.
New York City is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As a part of that, NYC Public Schools are bringing climate action to our classrooms, buildings, and operations. We aim to embed sustainability in all aspects of our organization.
Waste Reduction and Recycling
To reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, we all have to do our part. With over 1,800 schools, NYC Public Schools’ participation is essential!
NYC Public Schools works with NYC Department of Sanitation to support recycling and composting. All schools are required to recycle paper and cardboard, and metal, glass, plastic, and cartons.
Curbside Composting
All K-12 schools now take part in the DSNY Curbside Composting program. Schools receive training, equipment, and ongoing support to make composting a success.
Composting provides many benefits to our school communities:
- Food scraps and food-soiled paper are kept in separate containers for pickup, which reduces pests and vermin and keeps our sidewalks clean.
- Reducing the food scraps we send to landfill reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change.
- Food scraps and food-soiled paper are turned into compost, a natural soil amendment, or into biofuel, a form of renewable energy.
- Recycling and composting provide an opportunity for hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/space-and-facilities/sustainability
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