Email Template

Sample kick-off email to faculty and staff

 

As of [DATE], [SCHOOL NAME] recycles food scraps!

Hello Faculty and Staff:

Beginning on (date) our school will begin a food scraps recycling program, which will help us divert food scraps from landfills and do our part to reduce our impact on the environment.

What is the program?

At breakfast, lunch, and dinner, there will be waste stations set up in the [cafeteria/lunchroom] that are made up of three color-coded cans that students will use to sort waste:

• GRAY can for landfill waste
• BLUE can for recycling
• GREEN can for food scraps

Day of Program Launch

On the day of the program launch, we will have a [morning assembly/training in the classrooms] to teach students about the benefits of recycling food scraps and how the program works. We want to make this program a part of our school’s culture and ensure student participation. We need help from our teachers and staff by:

• Before excusing students for lunch, review the new waste sorting steps here
• Give monthly reminders to students on how to sort waste
• Let students know how they make a big difference for the environment by keeping as much of their lunch waste out of the landfill as possible
• Visit these resources for more tools and tips

Thank you!

With a little effort up front, I know this will become an easy part of every school day. I’m confident that this program will have a positive impact on students’ behaviors and our school’s culture.

Thank you in advance for your support. I welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve the program as we move forward.

Regards,

Name

Principal