Earth Flag Award

WHICH SCHOOLS IN BERRIEN COUNTY HAVE EARNED THEIR EARTH FLAG AWARD?

OOBrookview School, Benton HarborOO  

Brookview School received the Earth Flag Award in December 2011. The comprehensive school recycling program includes the collection of paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, and food waste for composting. Many waste items that are not recycled get used in reuse projects. Brookview works to use recycled content products and they choose to reusable over disposable as much as possible. The Staff will present the Earth Flag and award certificate to the students on Earth Day.

 OOTrinity Lutheran School, Berrien SpringsOO  

Trinity Lutheran School received the Earth Flag Award in June 2009 during an all-school award assembly on the last day of school.  The school ramped up their recycling program and got all the students and teachers involved.  The Church members saw what they were doing and requested a couple recycling bins for the Church building, as well.  The students, staff, and parents worked really hard and significantly reduced their paper usage and waste during the school year. 

 OOChikaming Elementary School, SawyerOO  

Chikaming Elementary School received the Earth Flag Award in May 2009.  The entire school recycles paper, and each grade level works on unique waste reduce or reuse projects.  The students and staff held an Earth Flag raising ceremony outside of their school to celebrate all their hard work.

  OOThree Oaks Elementary School, Three OaksOO  

Three Oaks Elementary School received the Earth Flag Award in May 2009.  The entire school recycles paper, and each grade level works on unique waste reduce or reuse projects.  The students and staff held an Earth Flag raising ceremony outside of their school to celebrate all their hard work.

  OOHollywood Elementary School in StevensvilleOO

Hollywood Elementary School earned the Earth Flag Award in April 2008.  The students and staff at Hollywood have done a tremendous job of reducing waste, reusing whatever they can, recycling paper and other items, buying recycled when possible, and school-wide education about recycling and the environment!

 OOLybrook Elementary School in Eau ClaireOO

Students load up paper & cardboard for recycling at Lybrook Elementary School.

OOEau Claire Middle SchoolOO

Students accept their Earth Flag and award Certificate at the Middle School Award Assembly in January 2005.

00Moccasin Elementary School in Buchanan00

First Grade Students hold up the Earth Flag Award.  Students & Staff at Moccasin Elementary participate in Recycling-related projects all school year long.

     Buchanan High School    

Al Whitfield, Buchanan High School Teacher, and Erica, Evergreen Club President, accept the Earth Flag Award during a County Commissioner meeting in St. Joseph.

How to earn the Earth Flag Award: Click HERE to open the Earth Flag Award application, or contact Berrien County Resource Recovery at 983-7111 ext. 8234.  If your school already qualifies for the award, just fill out the application and send it in.  You can request an Earth Flag packet containing ideas for school activities and recycling tips that may help your school meet the Earth Flag Award criteria.

Earth Flag Award criteria:

1. REDUCE: participate in at least 1 school-wide waste reduction activity.

2. REUSE: participate in at least 1 school-wide waste reuse activity.

3. RECYCLE: collect and recycle school waste paper (at a minimum) & establish commitment for a continuing recycling program.

4. REBUY: utilize classroom equipment, school supplies, and/or building material(s) that are made from recycled material.

5. EDUCATION: incorporate the 4R’s in school lessons.

The Environmental Specialist is available for technical assistance when applying and implementing 4R activities.  

To contact the Resource Recovery Office call (269) 983-7111 ext 8234 or email Jill.