by WFIS | Mar 24, 2025 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Environmental and Sustainability Education, WFIS News
Congratulations to Montessori Academy at Spring Valley, one of the schools chosen by the Department of Ecology as a Waste Not WA School Award winner for their program tackling food waste through a pumpkin patch in the 2024-25 school year! The Department of Ecology is...
by WFIS | Nov 12, 2024 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
In many counties of WA State, the Dept of Ecology & local county health will provide specialists to offer free, hands-on assistance specifically to businesses (such as schools) that qualify as small quantity generators (SQGs): Spill prevention practices. Best...
by WFIS | Sep 9, 2024 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
Private school leaders should expect outreach from the Department of Ecology regarding air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Building owners with at least 50 pounds of refrigerant with a GWP of 150 or greater must repair all leaks, inspect regularly, and...
by WFIS | Aug 2, 2024 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
Waste Not Washington School Awards is now accepting applications for 2024 The Department of Ecology has an exciting funding opportunity for public, private, charter, and tribal schools to start or expand programs that minimize waste in schools through the Waste Not...
