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Oregon Green Schools and Pringle Elementary School

From the Oregon Green Schools website: http://www.oregongreenschools.org/about.cfm

About Oregon Green Schools

"Oregon Green Schools is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 1997. We have over 25 regional coordinators throughout the state and nearly 200 participating schools.

Our regional coordinators help schools conduct waste audits, provide guidance and training for new programs and recommend curriculum resources and grant opportunities.

We're operated by a volunteer board of directors with funding support from sponsors and friends .

Our Mission

Oregon Green Schools is dedicated to:

• Helping Oregon Schools set up and maintain effective, permanent waste reduction and resource efficiency programs that improve school environments and communities.
  
• Recognizing schools for their efforts and achievements"

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Homework for Wednesday:

1. Pringle Elementary School is a "premier" level Oregon Green School. What does premier mean?

2. In your own words, what are the two purposes of the Oregon Green Schools organization:

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2. What education did you have in Japan related in any way to sustainability (from pre-school through college). Explain in complete sentences and in detail. (Use the back.)