Dear Dr. Vincent Matthews,
We would like to create a 3 bin system(compost, recycle, and landfill) in all schools and classrooms by May 2023.
One issue I’ve experienced in school is when we did the trash audit here at O’C, we saw how the trash wasn’t where it belonged. For example, things that are recyclable were disposed of in landfill or compost bins. I think a stricter 3 bin system (compost, recycle, and landfill) in schools is an important issue to address because it would benefit compost by reducing methane emissions from landfills, and it would benefit recycling because it would Prevent pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials.
Additionally, in the documentary “There's Something in the Water,” the filmmakers show that mixed trash dumps led to improper disposal. When the dump was burned it released toxic chemicals which caused community members cancer. This shows that having a 3 bin system is an important issue because if we do not address it our air will keep getting polluted by the time the trash gets burned. And everyone will get affected by that later on.
If Dr. Vincent Matthews creates a 3 bin system(compost, recycle, and landfill) in all schools and classrooms by May 2023, then the schools would be more clean and the trash would be where it belongs. Additionally we will need the support from the Principals from the school, the support from the janitors and their supervisors. It is important that the creation of the 3 bin system happens because we need the correct bin to throw our trash away. If the creation of the 3 bin system at schools and classrooms happens then being an organized school will also happen. This would show that SFUSD schools not only care about our environment but are also clean. This is why we ask that Dr. Vincent Matthews create a 3 bin system(compost, recycle, and landfill) in all schools and classrooms by May 2023.
Updates
February 25, 2022
The momentum behind this move toward a real waste system is undeniable. Dr. Matthews cannot keep ignoring the standard of our schools while our trash continues to poison the air. We are keeping the pressure on until every classroom has the bins they need.
18 Comments
Every classroom should have this. My kids lunch room is a mess and they just throw everything in one can.
Yes!! We need to teach the kids young. Good job getting this started.
Its a great idea. It also helps the janitors throw the trash in the order its supposed to go.
SFUSD needs to get it together. Trash management is way behind.
Seriously hope this happens. It is not that hard to sort!
helps to have a healthier environment
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Dear Dr. Vincent Matthews,
We would like to create a 3 bin system(compost, recycle, and landfill) in all schools and classrooms by May 2023.
One issue I’ve experienced in school is when we did the trash audit here at O’C, we saw how the trash wasn’t where it belonged. For example, things that are recyclable were disposed of in landfill or compost bins. I think a stricter 3 bin system (compost, recycle, and landfill) in schools is an important issue to address because it would benefit compost by reducing methane emissions from landfills, and it would benefit recycling because it would Prevent pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials.
Additionally, in the documentary “There's Something in the Water,” the filmmakers show that mixed trash dumps led to improper disposal. When the dump was burned it released toxic chemicals which caused community members cancer. This shows that having a 3 bin system is an important issue because if we do not address it our air will keep getting polluted by the time the trash gets burned. And everyone will get affected by that later on.
If Dr. Vincent Matthews creates a 3 bin system(compost, recycle, and landfill) in all schools and classrooms by May 2023, then the schools would be more clean and the trash would be where it belongs. Additionally we will need the support from the Principals from the school, the support from the janitors and their supervisors. It is important that the creation of the 3 bin system happens because we need the correct bin to throw our trash away. If the creation of the 3 bin system at schools and classrooms happens then being an organized school will also happen. This would show that SFUSD schools not only care about our environment but are also clean. This is why we ask that Dr. Vincent Matthews create a 3 bin system(compost, recycle, and landfill) in all schools and classrooms by May 2023.
Updates
February 25, 2022
The momentum behind this move toward a real waste system is undeniable. Dr. Matthews cannot keep ignoring the standard of our schools while our trash continues to poison the air. We are keeping the pressure on until every classroom has the bins they need.
18 Comments
My son says they never know which bin is for what because they are always mixed up. This would fix that.
Every classroom should have this. My kids lunch room is a mess and they just throw everything in one can.
Yes!! We need to teach the kids young. Good job getting this started.
Its a great idea. It also helps the janitors throw the trash in the order its supposed to go.
SFUSD needs to get it together. Trash management is way behind.
Seriously hope this happens. It is not that hard to sort!
helps to have a healthier environment
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My son says they never know which bin is for what because they are always mixed up. This would fix that.