SWEP's Sustainability Clubs worked hard to divert waste from the landfill in the 2021-22 school year.

SWEP taught over 1,000 elementary students about climate change and food waste reduction.

2022 Earth Day Trashion Shows inspired students and adults at Truckee Elementary and Palisades Tahoe to take daily actions for our planet.

SWEP sustainability clubs worked hard this year advocating for change and educating the community about sustainability issues and won!

SWEP's favorite holiday is coming up! We hope you and your friends & family are looking forward to celebrating our planet with us...

This year SWEP's Green Team and EcoAction clubs have been spending a lot of time learning about food waste. Why is food waste such an import

Does Tahoe have a plastics problem? Get down to the beach and conduct your own research!

Did you know that in the early 1900s milk was used to make plastic? Learn about plastic while making your own natural plastic out of milk!

How long does it take for a plastic bag to break down in the ocean? What about a wool sweater? Which breaks down more quickly? Why?

What a great time to start a compost at home! This snippet explores options for composting and why it is so important!

Learn ways that you can reduce waste by conducting a lunch waste audit!

Craving s'mores? Harness the sun's energy and cook yourself a tasty treat using renewable energy.

This snippet is all about having fun while cleaning up the environment. Time to get those gloves out and pick up some trash!

How many earths would it take to sustain your lifestyle? Use this cool carbon calculator to find out!

Reduce single use plastics! Make your own reusable lunch container out of a milk jug.

Not sure what to do with your old t-shirts? Save the planet and your t-shirts by making a reusable grocery bag!

With more long-lasting trash ending up in our environment, SWEP found it important to highlight this crisis with student-created art.