WM helped the Hamilton Education Foundation fund a Recycle Home Composter project, an initiative where high school students expect to help divert approximately 2,100 pounds of food waste and prevent approximately 7,800 pounds of methane emissions.
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WM Recycling South Florida Microhabitat Planting Program
More than 40 environmental science students from Pembroke Pines Charter High School helped plant a 2,000 square foot area and toured our soon-to-be-opened recycling facility to gain a broad understanding of the varying pathways green collar roles can lead down.
Helping High School Students Explore Career Opportunities
WM helped unlock accessibility for over 700 high school students to explore career pathways by supporting San Diego’s East County Economic Development Council’s Manufacturing Expo.
Scholarships for Students Pursuing Careers in Sustainability
WM sponsored five $1,000 scholarships through the Pirate Excellence Foundation, supporting graduating seniors pursuing degrees in sustainability fields.
Scholarships for Graduating Seniors in Texas
WM awarded scholarships to four graduating seniors from Hughes Springs and Belton ISD, along with 11 scholarships for students in the City of Ferris.
Valdosta Microhabitat Planting Program
90 seventh graders supported a microhabitat planting in Valdosta, engaging in hands-on learning about the environmental benefits of trees while helping to address flood impacts from Hurricane Helene.
Composting Education for Second Grade Students
WM assisted Salinas Valley Recycles in delivering composting training to second graders from Elkhorn Elementary School, helping students play an early and essential role in protecting their environment.
Hands-On Learning and Conservation Activities
WM’s Southern Services team used wildlife habitat as a living science lab for students from Tennessee’s Battle Ground Academy, pairing hands-on wetland education with a conservation service activity led alongside Harpeth Conservancy.
Watershed Science Education with Friends of the Chicago River
WM supported Friends of the Chicago River schools network connecting nearly 3,000 students to watershed science through field trips, classroom presentations, outreach events, and a variety of other education initiatives.
Students Learning the Value of Protected Lands
In Flagstaff, WM teamed up with the local Boys and Girls Club and the National Park Service to deliver the Ultimate Journey program, bringing 650 fourth through eighth graders to the Grand Canyon to explore the value of protected lands through place-based learning.