Belvedere Elementary Wins First 30 in 30

Belvedere Elementary School in Falls Church has been awarded our first 2014 30 in 30 Grant!  They will get a $750 grant in the Recycling Category. Our grant program focuses greater resources and attention on organizations and individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education.

We provided the opportunity for government, non-profit and/or service organizations in Virginia to apply for one of 30 grants of $500 to $1,000 in three different categories: Litter Prevention, Recycling, and Community Beautification. These grants are made possible by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation and MeadWestvaco.  Thank you both.

Belvedere Elementary School is a Title 1 school with tremendous focus on the environment and their community. Last school year they were able to reach a 20% recycling rate and this school year they would like to top 30%. Belvedere plans to expand their school recycling initiatives by including outdoor bins near their playground, outdoor classroom, & fields. These outdoor spaces are not only used during the school day but also after hours and on weekends by the community. They plan to include signage near the new bins to encourage positive behaviors. We believe in and admires their drive to educate their community members about the value of increased recycling and waste reduction and become the community leader for environmental responsibility.