As you unpack all those treasures, don't forget to recycle all the boxes. It's best to break them down and keep them dry. And see that plastic mailer on top? That can be recycled too! Add it to the rest of your plastic bags and return it to a retailer's collection bin.

BCPS Sustainability

Hey Baltimore County Public Schools did you see the News Hub? September is Food Waste Awareness Month! Check out the News Hub below for more info on how to reduce food waste at school! bcpscloud.sharepoint.com/sites/news/Sit… BCPS Food and Nutrition Services BCPS Science Office BCPS Outdoor Science 🍎🍌♻️

This is amazing!! Check out how this Baltimore County Public Schools teacher made creative use of over 2,000 upcycled bottle caps! Great job! ♻️ Now try spelling “sustainability” ! BCPS Outdoor Science BCPS ELA

Did you know that we offer food security resources for all residents, including students, seniors, and pets? We're committed to fighting food insecurity by ensuring that residents have access to food—no matter where they live. #HungerActionDay 🍎 baltimorecountymd.gov/county-news/20…

Congratulations to the four Maryland schools who have been named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools! Bells Mill Elementary, MCPS Chapel Hill Elementary School, Baltimore County Public Schools Woodfield Elementary School, MCPS Worthington Elementary School, HCPSS Learn more about National Blue

Preparing to make our school greener and cleaner- composting starts next week in the cafe! Today we talked about why and how- BCPS Sustainability Larissa Santos #DMSPrideRoars

Thank you to all of our Baltimore County Public Schools Building Service Workers and Building Operations Supervisors for keeping our schools clean and safe! BCPS Facilities

Hey Baltimore County Public Schools did you see the News Hub? Check out the Green Schools Guidebook for resources on how to conserve energy at your school or office! 💡💡💡💡 BCPS Outdoor Science BCPS Science Office bcpscloud.sharepoint.com/sites/news/Sit…

Check out these awesome Food Waste Warriors at Dumbarton MS helping collect food waste at lunch! This school started composting last week and already reduced daily trash bins from 8 bins to 5! Keep up the great work! Dumbarton MS BCPS Outdoor Science Baltimore County Public Schools BCPS Science Office BCPS Facilities

How are you making your #Halloween celebrations #sustainable this year?

Don't forget to register for the 8th Annual BCPS Green School Summit on November 1! There is so much to learn at this awesome professional development event! Baltimore County Public Schools BCPS Outdoor Science BCPS Science Office

We are ONE WEEK away from the BCPS Green School Summit! Don't forget to register for this exciting event! Baltimore County Public Schools BCPS Outdoor Science BCPS Science Office

Our students had an amazing day at the zoo, learning about animals and conservation efforts! 🎉 They earned this trip by meeting attendance, behavior, and performance goals. Great job, everyone! Frank Dunlap Dr. Carlton Ford

The Emmy for best Student Morning Show goes to... Pine Crest ES. Had a wonderful time presenting Jamila Denney the MAEOE MD Green School Program Award & Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection Anacostia Litter Reduction Campaign certificate/trophy on the morning announcements. tinyurl.com/529w9e67

The Natural Science Book Club – Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World: A History Monday, December 9; 7 - 8 p.m. Online registration required – …egonridgenaturecenter.wildapricot.org/event-5900370 Oregon Ridge Nature Center; 13555 Beaver Dam Road; Cockeysville, MD 21030

This is a great time of year to plant trees! Check the public events calendar on our homepage (mde.maryland.gov) for a planting near you, or check with your local community group, river keeper or nature centers to see if they know of opportunities to help. #5MTrees