Earth Resource Foundation
Youth Against Styrofoam
A project of the Campaign Against the Plastics Plague
School Inventory Sheet
Start by making a list of products at your school and cafeteria that are disposable materials (plastic, Styrofoam, etc.). Products can include things like
disposable utensils, water bottles, plastic grocery bags, etc. Collect samples of these disposable materials to bring back to Earth Resource
Foundation.
Styrofoam Products or Nonrecyclable plastics
# of Products at the school
How can this product be reused or
recycled?
Alternatives to use at your school
Example: Styrofoam cups
1000 cups
It cannot be recycled
Compostable or reusable cups
Earth Resource Foundation P.O Box 12364, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949-645-5163 www.earthresource.org
Earth Resource Foundation
Youth Against Styrofoam
A project of the Campaign Against the Plastics Plague
School Contact Information and Questionnaire
Principal:
Name: ________________________________
Phone:________________________________
Email: ________________________________
School District Superintendent:
Name: ________________________________
Phone:________________________________
Email: ________________________________
Faculty Advisor:
Name: ________________________________
Phone:________________________________
Email: ________________________________
School District Nutritionist:
Name: ________________________________
Phone:________________________________
Email: ________________________________
Operations/Facilities Manager
Name: ________________________________
Phone:________________________________
Email: ________________________________
Other: Title: ____________________________
Name: ________________________________
Phone:________________________________
Email: ________________________________
Cafeteria Manager
Name: ________________________________
Phone:________________________________
Email: ________________________________
Other: Title: ____________________________
Name: ________________________________
Phone:________________________________
Email: ________________________________
Gathering the data needed to answer the following questions will assist in the success of your campaign.
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Can any of these materials be reused or recycled?
What are alternatives to use instead (reusable and recyclable)?
How much is your school spending on Styrofoam products?
How much would your school save if they switched to reusable products?
How much does the school spend on their waste hauling?
Does the school have recycling?
KEEP A SEPARATE JOURNAL TO DOCUMENT ALL MEETINGS, FOLLOWUP ACTIONS, ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS.
Coordinate with Earth Resource Foundation to develop a presentation of your findings and suggestions for your
Principal and School District Administration.
. Please let them know that their feedback is very valuable to us, our contact information is
Earth Resource Foundation P.O Box 12364, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | 949-645-5164 | www.earthresource.org