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OC WASTE & RECYCLING AND ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LAUNCH PROJECT ZERO WASTE CURRICULUM FOR K-12 EDUCATION
The countywide program offers digital lessons in English, Spanish and Vietnamese, with free field trips that are already fully booked for 2026.
- On Thursday, the Orange County Department of Education and OC Waste & Recycling launched "Project Zero Waste," a free, standards-aligned K-12 curriculum designed to advance environmental learning across the county.
- Aligning with California Science and Social Science frameworks, the program provides age-appropriate lessons ranging from foundational waste sorting for younger students to climate science and food recovery systems for older grades.
- Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean said the program helps students "develop knowledge and habits that benefit their schools and communities." OC Waste & Recycling Director Tom Koutroulis added it provides "practical tools to engage students in meaningful conversations about sustainability."
- Educators can access digital materials at their own pace throughout the school year, though field trip opportunities including bus and substitute teacher stipends are fully booked for 2026.
- Expanding on the existing EcoChallenge program, the initiative adds hands-on learning opportunities, and educators interested in participating in 2027 can register to learn when future field trip slots become available.
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OC Waste & Recycling and Orange County Department of Education Launch Project Zero Waste
OC Waste & Recycling and the Orange County Department of Education have launched Project Zero Waste, a free, standards-aligned K–12 curriculum designed to support classroom instruction and advance environmental learning […]
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