{"id":2420,"date":"2020-09-18T18:26:56","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T18:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/?page_id=2420"},"modified":"2025-07-29T23:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T23:27:12","slug":"green-star-schools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/our-programs\/boulder-county-model\/zero-waste-programs\/schools-programs\/green-star-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-Cycle Green Star Schools Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n        #myVideo_mp4{\n        position: absolute; z-index: -99; width: 100%; height: 100%;top:0;left:0;\n    }\n    banner-image-1 iframe,\n    banner-1 iframe{\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 100%;\n    }\n    .banner-1.full-block .mob-banner-sect.high-content-arrow {\n\t\tpadding:64% 0 0 0 !important;\n\t}\n    .banner-1.full-block .mob-banner-sect.high-content-arrow .banner-txt-1 {\n\t\ttop: 10%;\n\t}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"banner-1 full-block large-banner child-page  \">\n        <div class=\"mob-banner-sect lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;background-repeat: no-repeat;\n    background-size: cover;height:auto;padding:56.25% 0 0 0;\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GSS-Banner-Photo-1.png)\">\n            <div class=\"banner-txt-1\">\n                                                                                <h1>\u200bEco-Cycle Green Star Schools\u00a0Program<\/h1>\n                                <h3>Since 2005, our award-winning, first-in-the-nation Zero Waste schools program has increased waste reduction in schools throughout Boulder and Broomfield Counties and beyond.<\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <div class=\"banner-image-1 banner-image-mobile lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;\"\n              data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GSS-Banner-Photo.png)\">\n\n                     \n        \n<script>\n  \/\/ 2. 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The API will call this function when the video player is ready.\n  function onPlayerReady(event) {\n     event.target.mute();\n    event.target.playVideo();\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"banner-txt-1\">\n                                                             <h1>\u200bEco-Cycle Green Star Schools\u00a0Program<\/h1>\n                        <h3>Since 2005, our award-winning, first-in-the-nation Zero Waste schools program has increased waste reduction in schools throughout Boulder and Broomfield Counties and beyond.<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"banner-image-1 banner-image-desktop lazyload\"  style=\"background-image:inherit;\"\n              data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GSS-Banner-Photo.png)\">\n                <div class=\"banner-txt-1\">\n                                                            <h1>\u200bEco-Cycle Green Star Schools\u00a0Program<\/h1>\n                        <h3>Since 2005, our award-winning, first-in-the-nation Zero Waste schools program has increased waste reduction in schools throughout Boulder and Broomfield Counties and beyond.<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sidebar-text-block-sec\" style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:0px;\n     padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-sm-3 sidebar-left \">\n                <aside id=\"secondary\" class=\"widget-area\">\n                                        <div class= \"sidebar_menu_ar\" style=\"\"> \n                                                                        <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/our-programs\/boulder-county-model\/zero-waste-programs\/schools-programs\/\">Schools Programs Overview<\/a><\/h2>\n                           \n                            <div class=\"menu-about-zero-waste-container aaa\">\n                                <ul id=\"menu-about-zero-waste sss\" class=\"menu\">\n                                    \n                                                                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/our-programs\/boulder-county-model\/zero-waste-programs\/schools-programs\/environmental-education-programs\/\">Environmental Education Programs<\/a><\/li>\n                                   \n                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/our-programs\/boulder-county-model\/zero-waste-programs\/schools-programs\/schools-guide\/\">Zero Waste Schools Activity Guide<\/a><\/li>\n                                   \n                                               \n                                <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>            \n                <\/aside>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-9  arrow-bullet-list-blue \">\n                <section class=\"section-sidbar-block-pd   sidebar-page-main-column  inner-first  inner-page shift alternating-img-block\">\n                    <h2><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW262668238 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW262668238 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262668238 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">About <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW262668238 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262668238 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Eco-Cycle&rsquo;s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262668238 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Green Star Schools Program<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW262668238 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23042 size-thumbnail alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Green-Star-Schools_logo_vertical_GREEN-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/span>Our Green Star Schools&reg; program builds on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/our-programs\/boulder-county-model\/zero-waste-programs\/schools-programs\/environmental-education-programs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">School Recycling and Environmental Education Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> by introducing <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">compost<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> collection<\/strong>, improving <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recycling<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and strongly emphasizing <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">waste reduction<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> activities<\/strong>. It provides participating public schools with extensive and ongoing support, feedback, incentives, rewards, and special projects.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Green Star Schools program is key to helping create <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">environmentally literate graduates<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. With Eco-Cycle&rsquo;s support, students, teachers, and staff at Green Star Schools become Zero Waste pros, reusing, recycling, and composting to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">divert up to two-thirds of all their waste<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> while also striving to prevent waste in the first place.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We help students and staff at Green Star Schools to:&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compost food scraps in kitchens and cafeterias<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recycle schoolwide, including classrooms, hallways, kitchens, and cafeterias<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Participate in Eco-Cycle&ndash;facilitated annual waste reduction education&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">School Resources and Benefits<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eco-Cycle provides the following benefits and resources to all Green Star Schools:&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On-site lunchroom sorting support (reuse, recycle, compost, landfill)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On-call access to additional training for students and school staff<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support the use of reusable plates, cups, and utensils during school meals, snacks, and events<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support food share stations in school cafeterias to reduce food waste and feed students<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children&rsquo;s books through Eco-Cycle&rsquo;s CHaRMed Books Program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green Team support<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zero Waste mini-grants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zero Waste event support for school-based events<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Celebration &amp; event waste reduction tips<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Newsletters highlighting Zero Waste school programming, achievements, and best practices<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eco-Cycle&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/eco-living\/reuse-repair-and-share\/zero-waste-holiday-guide\/\">Holiday Guide<\/a>, helps students and their families reduce waste during the holiday season<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anniversary celebrations that recognize a school&rsquo;s accomplishments and impacts <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Special promotions and contests<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Financial and Environmental Benefits<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green Star Schools are shown to realize the following financial and environmental benefits:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced school trash hauling costs through improving recycling and the introduction of composting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced expenses on single-use disposable items with the introduction of reusables<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contribution to a natural climate solution: reduced methane emissions at landfills, conservation of natural resources and energy, and improvement of soil health and quality<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Source Sans Pro\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students develop improved environmental awareness, not only learning about the importance of Zero Waste, but also feeling motivated to take action and make a difference in their own lives and communities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23059 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Green-Star-Schools_Banner-1-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"717\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Green-Star-Schools_Banner-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Green-Star-Schools_Banner-1-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Green-Star-Schools_Banner-1-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Green-Star-Schools_Banner-1-1536x857.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Green-Star-Schools_Banner-1-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Green-Star-Schools_Banner-1.jpg 1900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 717px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 717\/400;\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Participating Schools<span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: initial;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Currently in 2024, there are more than 32,300 students and 4,000 staff at the 66 enrolled Green Star Schools, with more schools joining as funding becomes available. Additional schools are being accepted on a waitlist; please <\/span><a href=\"mailto:greenstarschools@ecocycle.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> if you are interested in joining the Green Star Schools program. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1230],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:genesis-custom-blocks\/accordion {\"the-accordion-id\":\"green-star-schools\",\"an-accordion-section\":{\"rows\":[{\"\":\"\",\"section-title\":\"Awards\",\"section-content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003eEco-Cycle's School Recycling and Environmental Education Program won the \\u003cstrong\\u003e2020 Advancing Environmental Education Award\\u003c\/strong\\u003e from the\\u003cem\\u003e Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE).\\u003c\/em\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eCyndra Dietz, Director of Eco-Cycle's School Recycling and Environmental Education Program, won the \\u003cstrong\\u003e2019 Superintendent\u2019s Honor Role Award\\u003c\/strong\\u003e from \\u003cem\\u003eBoulder Valley School District\\u003c\/em\\u003e.\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eCyndra Dietz, Director of Eco-Cycle's School Recycling and Environmental Education Programs, won the \\u003cstrong\\u003e2012 Pacesetter Award\\u003c\/strong\\u003e in Education from the\\u003cem\\u003e Daily Camera\\u003c\/em\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/www.dailycamera.com\/2012\/02\/18\/cyndra-dietz-education-pacesetter\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003e.\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eThe Green Star Schools program was recognized with the \\u003cstrong\\u003e2007 Environmental Achievement Award\\u003c\/strong\\u003e from the \\u003cem\\u003eEnvironmental Protection Agency, Region 8\\u003c\/em\\u003e.\u00a0\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eEco-Cycle\u2019s School Recycling and Environmental Education Program was the recipient of the \\u003cstrong\\u003e2007\u00a0Our World Award\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\u00a0from the \\u003cem\\u003eBoulder Rotary Club\\u003c\/em\\u003e.\\u003c\/p\\u003e\"},{\"\":\"\",\"section-title\":\"Newsletters\",\"section-content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GSS-Newsletter-14-228.pdf\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eGreen Star Schools News, Spring 2022, Vol. 14, Issue 2\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GSS-Newsletter-14-194.pdf\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eGreen Star Schools News, Fall 2021, Vol. 14, Issue 1\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\"},{\"\":\"\",\"section-title\":\"Participating Schools A-L\",\"section-content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/sae.bvsd.org\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eAlicia Sanchez International Elementary School\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2018)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/ams.svvsd.org\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eAltona Middle School\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2018)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/arh.bvsd.org\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eArapahoe Campus\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2018)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/www.bvsd.org\/schools\/bearcreek\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eBear Creek Elementary\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003e (2006)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/bmes.stvrain.k12.co.us\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eBlue Mountain Elementary School\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003e (2010)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/bcsis\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eBoulder Community School of Integrated Studies (BCSIS)\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2005)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca 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(2013)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/coalcreek\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eCoal Creek Elementary School\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e (2014)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/www.bvsd.org\/schools\/Columbine\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eColumbine Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2007)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/communitymontessori\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eCommunity Montessori\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2008)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/creekside\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eCreekside Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2006)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/bvsd.org\/schools\/crestview\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eCrest View Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2011)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/bvsd.org\/schools\/douglass\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eDouglass Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2005)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/eces.stvrain.k12.co.us\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eEagle Crest Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2009)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/eisenhower\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eEisenhower Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2007)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/Pioneer\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eEscuela Biling\u00fce Pioneer\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e (2015)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/bvsd.org\/schools\/fireside\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eFireside Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2011)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca 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noopener\\u0022\\u003eHeatherwood Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2007)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/www.bvsd.org\/schools\/hp\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eHigh Peaks Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2005)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/bvsd.org\/horizonsk8\/home\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eHorizons K-8 Alternative School\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2005)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/Pioneer\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eHygiene Elementary School\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e (2014)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e 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\\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/www.bvsd.org\/SCHOOLS\/UNIHILL\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eUniversity Hill Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2009)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/p12.bvsd.org\/whittier\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eWhittier Elementary \\u003c\/a\\u003e(2012)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\"},{\"\":\"\",\"section-content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cspan style=\\u0022font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \\u0026quot;Segoe UI\\u0026quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\\u0026quot;, sans-serif;\\u0022\\u003e\u201cWe realize that we are doing more than recycling and composting today. 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Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2007)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/Pioneer\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eEscuela Biling\u00fce Pioneer\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e (2015)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/bvsd.org\/schools\/fireside\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eFireside Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2011)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/FLATIRONS\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eFlatirons Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2012)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca 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noopener\\u0022\\u003eHigh Peaks Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2005)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/bvsd.org\/horizonsk8\/home\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eHorizons K-8 Alternative School\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2005)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/Pioneer\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eHygiene Elementary School\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e (2014)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/ipes.svvsd.org\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eIndian Peaks Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e (2016)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/jamestown\/Pages\/home.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eJamestown Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2012)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/www.lafayetteelementary.com\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eLafayette Elementary School\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2010)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/lees.stvrain.k12.co.us\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eLongmont Estates Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2009)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/les\/index.html\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eLouisville Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2008)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/lom.bvsd.org\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eLouisville Middle School\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e (2016)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/lyonses.stvrain.k12.co.us\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eLyons Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2007)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/lmshs.svvsd.org\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eLyons Middle Senior High Schoo\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003el (2017)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\"},{\"\":\"\",\"section-title\":\"Participating Schools M-Z\",\"section-content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/www.bvsd.org\/schools\/manhattan\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eManhattan Middle School\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2011)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/mapleton\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eMapleton Early ChildhoodCenter\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e (2015)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/MESA\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eMesa Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2006)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/mo8.bvsd.org\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eMonarch K-8\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e (2017)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/www.bvsd.org\/schools\/nederlandElem\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eNederland Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2006)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/npm.bvsd.org\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eNevin Platt Middle School\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e (2017)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/nvhs\/Pages\/NVHS.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eNew Vista High School\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2013)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/niwotes.stvrain.k12.co.us\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eNiwot Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2007)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/rhes.stvrain.k12.co.us\/index.html\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eRed Hawk Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2011)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/www.ryanelementary.org\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eRyan Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2009)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/schools.bvsd.org\/p12\/southernhills\/Pages\/home.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eSouthern Hills Middle School\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2010)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/bvsd.org\/schools\/summit\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eSummit Middle School \\u003c\/a\\u003e(2008)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/sms.svvsd.org\/\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003e \\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/sms.svvsd.org\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eSunset Middle School\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e (2017)\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/www.bvsd.org\/SCHOOLS\/UNIHILL\/Pages\/default.aspx\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eUniversity Hill Elementary\\u003c\/a\\u003e (2009)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022http:\/\/p12.bvsd.org\/whittier\/\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eWhittier Elementary \\u003c\/a\\u003e(2012)\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\"},{\"\":\"\",\"section-content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cspan style=\\u0022font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \\u0026quot;Segoe UI\\u0026quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\\u0026quot;, sans-serif;\\u0022\\u003e\u201cWe realize that we are doing more than recycling and composting today. We are helping to lead people in a new direction, making a difference now and together for the future.\u201d \\u003c\/span\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cem style=\\u0022font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \\u0026quot;Segoe UI\\u0026quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\\u0026quot;, sans-serif;\\u0022\\u003e- Foothill Elementary students\\u003c\/em\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\u201cKids in the future will have less garbage to deal with and more earth from compost. And that's a better world for them.\u201d\\u003cbr\\u003e\u201cI love recycling at school and reusing because there's less trash.\u201d\\u003cbr\\u003e\u201cI like composting because we help the earth be healthier.\u201d \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cem\\u003e- 2nd grade students from Ms. Janet Hoaglund\u2019s class, Columbine Elementary\\u003c\/em\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\u201cThe kids are really excited to participate. It\u2019s become a real family-oriented and community-oriented affair with parents and community members coming into the school to help. Many families are now doing more recycling and composting at home. It\u2019s been a positive experience and we are excited to do it.\u201d \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cem\\u003e- Mr. Doug Stahl, 4th\/5th grade teacher, Lyons Elementary\\u003c\/em\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u0022As a volunteer in the lunchroom, I was amazed at the children\u2019s progress week by week. As expected, there were many questions in the beginning, but quickly, the students became self-reliant with their sorting. I am proud to say that after a typical lunch, Community Montessori - a school with almost 300 students - barely fills half a small trash can with waste!\\u0022 \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cem\\u003e- David Tartaglia, Community Montessori parent\\u003c\/em\\u003e\\u003c\/p\\u003e\",\"section-title\":\"Testimonials\"}]}} \/--><\/p> \n\n                <\/section>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1ZmMMHIs0ACsdVkuNvyRQuKVQp4ijyCA&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support Green Star Schools&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eco-Cycle is working to develop new partnerships and increase funding support with local governments, school districts, grants, and business partners to support and expand free access to the Green Star Schools program. Funding helps ensure that the opportunity to learn about and participate in waste reduction activities is available to diverse school populations and communities in Boulder and Broomfield Counties\u2014and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/get-involved\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate today to help increase access to Zero Waste in schools!<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inquiries and Questions&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Kathy Nguyen, Green Star Schools Program Manager, at (303) 444-6634 ext. 209 or <a href=\"mailto:greenstarschools@ecocycle.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greenstarschools@ecocycle.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Green Star Schools Sponsors&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to our current Green Star Schools funders for their support of the program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GSS-Logo-Banner.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23094 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; 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<a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GSS-Newsletter-16-2-BVSD.pdf\">BVSD version<\/a><br \/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GSS-Newsletter-16-2-SVVSD.pdf\">SVVSD version<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Green Star Schools News, Fall 2023, Vol. 16, Issue 1<br \/><\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GSS-Newsletter-16-1-BVSD.pdf\">BVSD version<\/a><br \/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GSS-Newsletter-16-1-SVVSD.pdf\">SVVSD version<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GSS-e-newsletter-15-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Star Schools News, Spring 2023, Vol. 15, Issue 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Green Star Schools News, Fall 2022, Vol. 15, Issue 1<br \/><\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/GSS-e-newsletter-15-2-BVSD_Fall2022.pdf\">BVSD version<\/a><br \/> &#8211; 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Through compost education initiatives and nurturing partnerships within our schools, Eco-Cycle and the Green Star Schools program are actively fostering an ethos of sustainability within the culture of our schools.<\/span><br \/><em><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">&#8211; Curtis Leonard, SVVSD Energy &amp; Sustainability Specialist\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130580334 BCX0\" style=\", sans-serif;color: initial;margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><\/span><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><\/em><br \/><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">\u201cFor students in these schools, Zero Waste is part of their daily routine. Through their hands-on experience reducing waste, composting, and recycling, environmental conservation becomes less of an abstract concept and instead is the norm for these children.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><br \/><em><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">&#8211; Ghita Carroll, BVSD Sustainability and Energy Officer\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130580334 BCX0\" style=\", sans-serif;color: initial;margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><\/span><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><\/em><br \/><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">\u201cThank you, Team Eco-Cycle! We are really lucky to partner with you and do what we can to help students become environmentally conscious and take action at the same time!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><br \/><em><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">&#8211; Jonathan Stein, Superior Elementary Principal\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130580334 BCX0\" style=\", sans-serif;color: initial;margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><\/span><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><\/em><br \/><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">\u201cWitnessing the progress of how students are conscientiously engaging in composting and recycling was truly inspiring.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><br \/><em><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">-Manhattan Middle School teacher\u00a0<\/span><br \/><\/em><br \/><span style=\", sans-serif\">\u201cWe realize that we are doing more than recycling and composting today. We are helping to lead people in a new direction, making a difference now and together for the future.\u201d <\/span><br \/><em style=\", sans-serif\">&#8211; Foothill Elementary students<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cKids in the future will have less garbage to deal with and more earth from compost. And that&#8217;s a better world for them.\u201d<br \/>\u201cI love recycling at school and reusing because there&#8217;s less trash.\u201d<br \/>\u201cI like composting because we help the earth be healthier.\u201d <br \/><em>&#8211; 2nd-grade students from Ms. Janet Hoaglund\u2019s class, Columbine Elementary<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n<p>The kids are really excited to participate. It\u2019s become a real family-oriented and community-oriented affair with parents and community members coming into the school to help. Many families are now doing more recycling and composting at home. It\u2019s been a positive experience and we are excited to do it.\u201d <br \/><em>&#8211; Mr. Doug Stahl, 4th\/5th-grade teacher, Lyons Elementary<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a volunteer in the lunchroom, I was amazed at the children\u2019s progress week by week. As expected, there were many questions in the beginning, but quickly, the students became self-reliant with their sorting. I am proud to say that after a typical lunch, Community Montessori\u2014a school with almost 300 students\u2014barely fills half a small trash can with waste!&#8221; <br \/><em>&#8211; David Tartaglia, Community Montessori parent<\/em><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"impact-programs full-block   \">\n    <div class=\"container text-center\">\n        <div class=\"impact-description\">\n            <h3><\/h3>\n            <h2>IMPACT PROGRAMS<\/h2>\n            <hr\/>\n            <p>More than 40% of our climate impact comes from our &#8220;consumption emissions&#8221;\u2014or how we extract, consume, and dispose of our stuff and our food. 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We must take action NOW.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"bottom-link impact-link\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/our-programs\/reducing-plastics\/\">Read More <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-circle-o-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n                        <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4 cards\">\n                <div class=\"card-img\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/featured-a-compost-carbon-farming.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/532;\" \/>\n             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