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Wilton Zero Waste Schools Initiative

Wilton Public Schools has begun a journey to reduce the amount of waste produced in its schools.  

With help from Wilton Go Green we have developed individualized plans for each school to ultimately increase recycling, compost food scraps and donate any uneaten food from our students to those in need. 

We are asking for your support and participation in encouraging our students, families and staff to change the way they look at waste. 

Warriors won't waste

 

Recycling, Garbage, Composting bins

WHS Trash, Compost, and Recycling Bins

Goals:

  • Minimize recycling contamination
  • Divert liquids, recyclables & food scraps from the waste stream  
  • Create a more organized, cleaner cafeteria experience
  • Increase awareness among the Wilton Public School community about the importance of everyday waste reduction 

Program Highlights:

  • NEW for 2024! Miller-Driscoll, Cider Mill and Wilton High School are using reusable stainless steel forks and spoons.  Cider Mill is also using reusable stainless steel lunch trays.  Cider Mill and WHS have both received a dishwasher to aid in the reusable program.
  • Carting pick ups altered to reflect our changing needs
  • Developed the Wilton Public Schools Zero Waste Program Guide which was approved and adopted by the Board of Education - Click to Read the Full Guide
  • Bi-Annual District-wide  Zero Waste Weeks to highlight the program and increase education around waste reduction to our students, staff and families 
  • Wilton Public Schools Case Study video created by Center for EcoTechnology

Wilton Go Green Logo

Where does it go?

How You Can Help:

Stay up to date on recycling do’s and don’ts below and by going to Recycle CT.

   Recycling Guide

Tips to Reduce Waste

Reduce Lunch Waste

Other sustainability initiatives Wilton Public Schools are committed to:

Responsible stewardship of the schools means conserving energy and resources wherever we can. We continue to monitor and make adjustments to our carbon footprint and use of resources. Examples of steps the district and community have taken in the last few years include:

  • Switching our heating system from oil to natural gas.
  • Investing in solar energy.
  • Replacing all light bulbs with low energy LED light bulbs.
  • With the help of our PTAs installing water bottle refilling stations in three of our schools

  Solar Panels at Middlebrook  
Wilton Water Bottle Station

Wilton is a no idling town. Each school has embraced the initiative by erecting signs and by educating parents and visitors about the unnecessary harm that idling does. Each school in Wilton participated in No Idling Week in November 2016 to increase awareness that:

  • Idling causes air pollution
  • Idling is unhealthy
  • Idling wastes fuel and money
  • Idling is against the law

Find Out More:

 

Sign for No Idling


Outdoor spaces at our schools provide students with a wealth of opportunities to experience interactions with nature and with each other. At Miller-Driscoll the outdoor space is utilized as part of the science curriculum and as part of the PTA's Earth Day celebrations. At Cider Mill a PTA grant provided the funding for an outdoor garden that all students have access to. At Middlebrook, students have worked together to build and maintain a beautiful outdoor space for learning and contemplation. Student vision for this space includes designing and building a stepping stone labyrinth.

 

Outdoor Class

  • Responsible stewardship of the schools means conserving energy and resources wherever we can. We continue to monitor and make adjustments to our carbon footprint and use of resources. Examples of steps the district and community have taken in the last few years include:

    • Switching our heating system from oil to natural gas.
    • Investing in solar energy.
    • Replacing all light bulbs with low energy LED light bulbs.
    • With the help of our PTAs installing water bottle refilling stations in three of our schools

      Solar Panels at Middlebrook  
    Wilton Water Bottle Station

  • Wilton is a no idling town. Each school has embraced the initiative by erecting signs and by educating parents and visitors about the unnecessary harm that idling does. Each school in Wilton participated in No Idling Week in November 2016 to increase awareness that:

    • Idling causes air pollution
    • Idling is unhealthy
    • Idling wastes fuel and money
    • Idling is against the law

    Find Out More:

     

    Sign for No Idling


  • Outdoor spaces at our schools provide students with a wealth of opportunities to experience interactions with nature and with each other. At Miller-Driscoll the outdoor space is utilized as part of the science curriculum and as part of the PTA's Earth Day celebrations. At Cider Mill a PTA grant provided the funding for an outdoor garden that all students have access to. At Middlebrook, students have worked together to build and maintain a beautiful outdoor space for learning and contemplation. Student vision for this space includes designing and building a stepping stone labyrinth.

     

    Outdoor Class