Chewonki Announcing Second Annual Zero Waste Challenge

Announcing! The Second Annual Zero Waste Challenge Learn how your school can win up to $2,000

Dear MEEA Members,  If you're a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade teacher or administrator  in a Maine school, you can qualify to win a $2000, $1000, or $500 prize by having your student group take the Zero Waste Challenge.  Last year's challenge was so successful that the project has been expanded to reach more schools.  The Zero Waste Challenge is a hands-on service-learning project created by Chewonki and Poland Spring to help encourage the reduction of waste in schools across Maine.   This year, we are partnering with ecomaine and Pine Tree Waste to expand our reach because they know the business of waste and the enormous benefits of reducing your school's waste.  Middle school classrooms (grades 6,7,8) are challenged to enter the contest and help their schools save money and resources by evaluating their waste stream and creating a plan to reduce waste. The three winning student teams will receive a cash prize that can be used to implement a Zero Waste plan at their school or fund an environmental education experience with Chewonki. Contest Timeline Fall/Winter 2012: Schools engage in challenge. January 2013: Entries due. March 2013: Three winning plans are announced and awarded prizes as follows: First prize: $2,000, Second prize $1,000, Third prize $500. For more information and to register, visit:  www.chewonki.org/zerowaste  OR, contact Tom Twist ttwist @chewonki.org

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