Preparing Your Class

Below, you will find helpful 2011 Waste-Free Lunch Challenge resources that you can adapt for your class or school use, including a poster, sample announcements and a sample letter to parents which includes tips for a waste free lunch.  Please note:  translated resources are now available.   At the bottom of the page, switch to french, and download the french resources.

Getting Started:

Getting Started - Teacher's Planning Guide (PDF)
Planning Your Event Task List (WORD)
Waste Audit Instructions and Lesson Plan (PDF)
Useful Web links (PDF)  - includes links to helpful videos and classroom activities

Spread the Word:

Sample Letter to Parents (WORD)
Sample Announcements (PDF)
Waste Reduction and Recycling Facts (PDF)
Sample School Newsletter (WORD)
Waste-Free Lunch Challenge Sample Web Banner (GIF)  - upload to your school website to remind parents about the event!
Sample School Media Release - Coming Soon!

TRCA Waste-Free Lunch Flyer (For more languages click here)

Waste Audit:

Waste Audit Tool (EXCEL)  - please read instructions provided in first tab prior to use
Weight of Common Lunch Items (PDF)
Sample Student Certificate (PDF)

Posters:

WFLC Poster Standard -8 1/2 by 11 inches

WFLC Poster A3 -11.7 by 16.5 inches