Schools are where lifelong habits begin—and when it comes to recycling, the impact can extend far beyond the classroom.
Now, we’re inviting community partners, local leaders, educators, and sustainability advocates to view the webinar recording and explore how these lessons can be applied in school districts and communities across Florida.
The Florida Beverage Association (FBA) was proud to sponsor Beyond the Bin: Building a Sustainable and Engaging School Recycling Culture, a virtual webinar highlighting the real-world success of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS). Now, we’re inviting community partners, local leaders, educators, and sustainability advocates to view the webinar recording and explore how these lessons can be applied in school districts and communities across Florida.
Practical Insights from a Proven School Recycling Model
Hosted by the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation, the webinar showcases how OCPS (an FBA grant awardee) has strengthened recycling across its campuses through thoughtful planning, operational improvements, and meaningful student engagement.
Webinar Highlights
David Klawitter, Sustainability Manager at Orange County Public Schools, shares how OCPS is improving recycling outcomes through innovative practices and student-centered strategies.
Christopher Perry, Recycling Education & Outreach Coordinator with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides insight into how school recycling audits are conducted and the key lessons learned from evaluations across the state.
Together, the speakers offer practical benchmarks, best practices, and takeaways that can help schools and community partners build recycling programs that are effective, engaging, and sustainable.
Key Takeaways
Schools play a critical role in shaping how students understand and participate in recycling. Strong school-based programs don’t just improve material recovery on campus, they help create informed, engaged students who carry those habits into their homes and communities.
FBA is committed to supporting education, recycling infrastructure, and partnerships that strengthen Florida’s recycling system. This webinar is one example of how collaboration between schools, community partners, and statewide organizations can drive meaningful progress.
Watch the Webinar Recording
If you work with schools, local governments, nonprofits, or community organizations—or if you’re simply interested in improving recycling outcomes—this webinar offers valuable, actionable insights.
View the Beyond the Bin webinar recording and learn how proven strategies from Orange County Public Schools can help strengthen recycling efforts statewide.
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