Lunsford Kicks Off Recycling Program

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J. Michael Lunsford Middle School recently launched a recycling program to increase awareness and improve access to recycling options at the school.

The program was initiated by a $1,000 grant as part of the Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) program. Lunsford was able to purchase sturdy recycling bins, recycling labels and signage to increase visibility and maximize opportunities for members of the school community to recycle.

The goal of the “Lions ROAR for Recycling” grant is to double the recycling at Lunsford and increase home recycling through education and awareness. In support of a public awareness campaign, a number of activities were initiated including:

• Providing “Green Facts” over the morning announcements during a four week-period;
• Newsletter articles, Facebook posts, and Twitter recycling posts (#jmlrecycles);
• A Bottle Cap Contest in the library;
• Teacher Raffle, Teacher Recycling Myths/Facts communication;
• Display board identifying trash vs. recyclable materials at the kick-off event.

The Lunsford PTA and Green Club have been working with the students, staff, custodians and community business partners to support the program. Members of the project included The PTA Green Team led by Julie Abel and Nabeela Fischer; the PTA Executive Board; the student Green Club; and the Lunsford administration, custodial, library and cafeteria staff.

The event was attended by School Board members Jeff Morse (Dulles District) and Brenda Sheridan (Sterling District). It also included participation by parent volunteers and the school’s mascot “Larry the Lion.”

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