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Can you BELIEVE there are fewer than 10 WEEKS left until 2026 comes to an end? Let's finish the year GREEN! Next month, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful will play host to our annual America Recycles Day at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds on November 7 from 9AM to noon. Follow the link in our bio to learn what items we will accept and make plans to be there - either as a volunteer or a participant! #AmericaRecyclesDay

On this #WorldTeachersDay, we'd like to give a shout-out to all the Gwinnett County Public Schools Teachers, especially those who have embraced Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful's Green and Healthy Schools Program. Thank you for your passion and commitment to fostering an up-and-coming generation of environmental stewards!

Congratulations to all the Gwinnett County Public Schools Teachers of the Year! We were delighted to learn that SIX of them have ties to our Green and Healthy Schools program - whether in the past or as part of our newest crew! Please join us in giving a BIG BEAUTIFUL round of applause to the following stellar standouts: 🍎 Nita Creekmore – Pharr ES : Language Arts Teacher (5th grade) 🍎 Lisa Levengood – Grayson ES – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Teacher (K-5) 🍎 Chad Stern – Simpson ES: Mathematics, Science and Social Studies Teacher (5th Grade) 🍎 Amanda Dodd – Lovin ES: Music Teacher (Pre-K to 5) 🍎Rebekah Spratlin – Lanier MS: Science Teacher (7th) 🍎 Cathleen Eckholm - McClure Health Science HS: Special Education Interrelated Resource – Mathematics Teacher (9-12) Thank you for your dedication to your students, your school communities, and the Green and Healthy Schools program!

It's National Food Waste Prevention Week (FWPW). Did you know that over 500,000 tons of food are thrown away in US schools each year? Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful is proud to team up with the World Wildlife Fund to change that in our community through our Green and Healthy Schools Program and our Food Waste Warriors Initiative. Cutting this waste is a team effort, and dedicated students and teachers are already hard at work implementing solutions that rescue food and save resources. #NationalFoodWastePreventionWeek #FoodWasteWarriors #WWF

A joint initiative of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Public Schools, Green and Healthy Schools (GHS) provides integrated environmental education that incorporates applications of Science AKS, problem-solving, civic skills, and green career pathways. On September 17th, the Green and Healthy Schools program hosted approximately 100 teachers for our Annual Kick-Off at Grayson Tech High School. Dr. Marshall Shepherd spoke, and teachers networked with community partners and attended breakout sessions to learn about programs they can implement in their schools. Each GHS representative was also treated to gifts, door prizes, and a catered dinner. It was a wonderful evening, and we're already looking forward to our GHS Spring Meeting on March 30th at Murphy Middle School.

Please join us in congratulating our friends at the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources for being recognized with NINE National Association of Counties Achievement Awards! These awards honor innovative programs that strengthen operations, develop employees, and enhance service for our community. DWR's award-winning initiatives include: • Effective Utility Management Framework • Green Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance Initiative • Water Information Management System • Art of Construction Management Training Program • CDL Boot Camp Training Program • Thank a Water Worker Campaign • Empowered to Serve Campaign • Remote Dam Monitoring Study • Water Distribution In-House Model Calibration Project Way to go!!! We appreciate you all and thank you for your hard work to manage and maintain the publicly owned water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure for our rapidly growing population, while providing clean water for Gwinnett County at an excellent value.

We know these two are awesome, but we love it when others recognize how great they are! Please join us in congratulating Brenda McDaniel and Jay Bassett for being honored at the Global Sustainability Awards! GC&B Executive Director Schelly Marlatt was proud to attend the event, hosted at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. While there, she and Brenda enjoyed hearing from and meeting panelists like Swamy Boggarapu, Sr. Manager, Finance, ESG, & Enterprise Strategy at Capgemini. Based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Brenda received an SDG Super Educator Award for inspiring young minds to embrace sustainability through our Green & Healthy Schools program. Jay's award was centered around SDG 17 - "Partnerships for the Goals" - recognizing his unwavering commitment to fostering collaborations that create positive change for people and the planet.

Tomorrow is #NationalTailgatingDay! No matter your school colors, keep your tailgate party GREEN with these quick, easy tips... 🏈 Shop Local and Pack Fresh: By shopping for your tailgate party locally, and gathering some of your items from the farmers market or fruit stand up the road – you will drive fewer miles AND be supporting your neighboring farmer at the same time! Fresh tomatoes, watermelon, blueberries, jams, nuts, breads, and cheese all make terrific additions to any tailgate party! If you plan to grill out, consider buying organic beef from a farmer or butcher near you. 🏈 Say YAY to Melamine: Did you know a plastic fork can take hundreds of years to decompose? Ditch the single-use utensils, cups, and plates for reusable options this tailgate season. The FDA has deemed melamine food-safe, so it's a great unbreakable, reusable alternative. 🏈 Put Litter in its Place: After your tailgate party has ended, be sure to police the area for litter. Place all of your trash in the nearest trash receptacle, but in the event that it’s full from all of the other tailgate tents – it’s always wise to pack a trash bag so you can haul your trash home, if necessary. Unless there is a recycling bin present, you may also want to pack up all recyclable items and take them home to your own recycling bin.

Today marks the LAST DAY to submit applications for our Green Youth Advisory Council - Class of 2026-2027! High school students in Gwinnett - be sure to get yours in for this one-of-a-kind environmentally centered, community-focused youth leadership program before midnight. Follow the link in our bio to learn more and apply! #EcoInfluencer #YouthLeadership #ScholarshipOpportunity

APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2026-2027 GREEN YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL CLOSE MONDAY, 8/31 BEFORE MIDNIGHT! Gwinnett High School Students... Don't miss your chance to be an impactful eco-influencer and community ambassador! Follow the link in our bio to complete your application today! #SharingIsCaring - please pass this post along to the high school students in your life!

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