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.

Printer Friendly resources are also available. Please click here to download and print.

Getting Started:

WFLC Summary Video
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
Waste Audit Instructional Video

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