Waste Prevention/Material Management

Beginner’s Guide To Sustainability

Post author:Libba Cooper
Post published:July 23, 2021
Post category:Energy & Water Conservation Food Choices Leadership, Education, & Community The Natural Environment Waste Prevention/Material Management

This toolkit provides educational resources to learn more about what sustainability is and actions you can take to live more sustainably.

Recycling Toolkit

Post author:Libba Cooper
Post published:July 22, 2021
Post category:Leadership, Education, & Community Waste Prevention/Material Management

Reduce, reuse, recycle! In this saying, order is critical, but recycling can sometimes be the best option. Learn more about the challenges and benefits of recycling.

Waste Reduction Toolkit

Post author:Libba Cooper
Post published:July 14, 2021
Post category:Leadership, Education, & Community The Natural Environment Waste Prevention/Material Management

Learn about what waste is, guidance for conducting a waste audit, and next steps for more sustainably managing waste in your community.

Composting Toolkit

Post author:Libba Cooper
Post published:July 14, 2021
Post category:Leadership, Education, & Community The Natural Environment Waste Prevention/Material Management

Learn all about composting and how to get started.

Green Questionnaire Toolkit

Post author:Libba Cooper
Post published:May 27, 2021
Post category:Food Choices Leadership, Education, & Community The Natural Environment Waste Prevention/Material Management

This questionnaire helps you measure how advanced you are at home greening. It is based on Town and Village Synagogue's Green Questionnaire.

Green Team Guide

Post author:Jack Henza
Post published:May 27, 2021
Post category:Energy & Water Conservation Food Choices Leadership, Education, & Community Waste Prevention/Material Management

A guide to starting and strengthening your green team, including planning your first meeting.

From Disposables to Compostables and Reusables

Post author:Libba Cooper
Post published:May 27, 2021
Post category:Leadership, Education, & Community Waste Prevention/Material Management

Learn how to reduce your use of plastics and find more compostable and reusable resources.

Food and Climate Movie List

Post author:Libba Cooper
Post published:May 27, 2021
Post category:Food Choices Leadership, Education, & Community The Natural Environment Waste Prevention/Material Management

List of movies and resources to help drive discussion about food and climate.

So You’re Planning a Simcha…

Post author:Jack Henza
Post published:May 27, 2021
Post category:Food Choices Leadership, Education, & Community Waste Prevention/Material Management

This guide is a starting point to help you increase your positive impact on the world as you celebrate life milestones.

Commit Your Organization to Greening

Post author:Jack Henza
Post published:May 27, 2021
Post category:Energy & Water Conservation Food Choices Leadership, Education, & Community The Natural Environment Waste Prevention/Material Management

Remember, it's easier to change policies than people. Establish policies to help your organization keep greening for years to come.