Waste Reduction WorkshopTeachers in kindergarten through 12th grade can learn how to use an excellent, integrated curriculum on waste reduction at a workshop scheduled for Thursday, August 7 in Lacey. The workshop on the Department of Ecology's "A-Way with Waste" curriculum will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River Ridge High School, located at 8929 Martin Way East. "A-Way with Waste" is an integrated course curriculum designed to teach K-12 students how to reduce waste. Teachers who attend the August 7 workshop will learn about recycling, worm composting, water pollution, air pollution, and household hazardous products. The workshop will include hands-on activities, guest speakers, community resources and a tour of the Hawks Prairie Landfill. Workshop participants will get a copy of the course curriculum and supporting materials. Clock hours and a $50 stipend also are available. To register, call Jeanna at the state Department of Ecology, (360) 407-6326 or Rachel at Thurston County Environmental Health, (360) 754-4111.
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