Wayne Public Schools Certified By Sustainable Jersey Program

WAYNE, N.J. — The district's 14 public schools earned a bronze certification from the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program for the second consecutive year.

Sustainable Jersey for Schools is a voluntary, but rigorous, certification program that honors local schools and districts efforts to lower their carbon footprints and run more sustainably. Schools must earn 150 points, which are awarded for completing various goals, from Sustainable Jersey to earn bronze certification. The next level certification, silver, requires 350 points.

The district has taken great strides in recent years to do both. Solar panels and high-efficiency furnaces have been installed at several schools. Other initiatives include schools making their own compost, recycling more, serving healthier foods throughout the district, and cleaning with more environmentally-friendly products.

"You cannot help but to be impressed with the many ways that the school district has addressed issues of sustainability over the past few years," said Superintendent Mark Toback.

Anthony Wayne Middle School received a $3,600 grant to install two water fountains to encourage students to drink water and recycle more.

More than 80 schools have earned certification through the Sustainble Jersey for Schools program to date this year.

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Related: $3,600 Grant To Help Fund Clean Water Initiative At Anthony Wayne Middle School

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