August 5, 2009
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Shannon Parthemer, Community Relations & Communications Coordinator |
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(425) 702-3300
sparthemer@lwsd.org |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Redmond, Wash. – Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is one of 65 organizations to be named a 2009 Best Workplace for Recycling and Waste Reduction by King County’s Solid Waste Division, and one of only two school districts to be recognized.
LWSD was recognized for working with the King County Green Schools Program to minimize waste disposal costs and the impact of its schools on the environment. Each school has a strong recycling program for classrooms, lunchrooms and gymnasiums. Students are taught the importance of recycling. In most schools, disposable Styrofoam™ lunch trays have been replaced with reusable baskets or plates. Nearly 27 LWSD schools are actively composting their food waste.
To qualify as a Best Workplace for Recycling & Waste Reduction, organizations met at least 10 criteria out of a list of 33 good business recycling practices. Issaquah School District is also on the list, as is the City of Redmond.
“King County is pleased to see the list of Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction continue to grow from year to year,” said Sharon Aller, King County program manager for the campaign. “Organizations like Lake Washington School District demonstrate the value of creative approaches to recycling and reducing waste in the workplace – from desks, kitchens and break rooms, to warehouses, fleets and anywhere else where employees generate recyclable materials or can reduce waste.”
Visit the King County Solid Waste Division Web site for more information and to see a complete list of winners.
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About Lake Washington: Lake Washington School District is a high-performing public school district serving Kirkland, Redmond and Sammamish, Washington. It is the sixth largest district in the state of Washington, with over 23,000 students in 50 schools.