Current Projects
We're excited to host the first Free Market at Sandpiper Elementary School on Wednesday January 22nd. Show up and be part of the community of re-using, where we find new homes for good products or toys that we no longer need. Find a tool or a book or toy you've been looking for, for free! Everyone is welcome.
We're currently focused on these three initiatives aimed at improving environmentally sustainable practices at all seven of the schools in the Belmont Redwood Shores School District (BRSSD)
Composting and recycling
Thanks to state funding, over 3,900 children are offered free breakfast and lunch every day in the school district, regardless of their income. Our composting and waste reduction program diverts excess fresh food from the school to hungry people in the community and helps children sort their food waste by volunteering at lunch time at the schools.
Clean energy
BRSSD spends over $600K every year on electricity and heating. Our Clean Energy initiative seeks to replace the schools gas heaters with electric ones.
REducing Single Use Plastics
We work with the school food vendors and BRSSD to suggest alternatives to single-use plastics. Our goal is to ensure that each school has the appropriate kitchen enhancements to offer reusable utensils and utilize more sustainable packaging with their food.
