Education

Waste Reduction Awareness Program (WRAP)

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, in partnership with the Association of Oregon Recyclers, created the Waste Reduction Awareness Program (WRAP) in 1993. The purpose of the program is to recognize and reward schools and individuals whose efforts have addressed solid waste problems and resulted in reduced or more efficient use of materials.

We are looking for school waste reduction programs that are permanently integrated into both school operations and classroom curricula. We would like to promote the winning schools as models for others. Awards of $500.00 are presented to winners in each category to enhance their efforts.

We will not be taking applications for the 2007 and 2008 school years.
The application and awards are currently being reviewed and revised for the 2009 school year. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions regarding process and the award, please contact Michelle Shepperd at 503-229-6724, or toll-free 800-452-4011 x6724, or via .

Award Categories

• Rising Star Award
  Awarded to a public or private Oregon school, K-12, giving evidence of significant progress in the development of their school’s waste reduction program. Programs must be less than 5 years old to apply.
• Elementary School WRAP Award
  Awarded to a public or private Oregon elementary school with an outstanding waste reduction program.
• Secondary School WRAP Award
  Awarded to a public or private Oregon middle or high school with an outstanding waste reduction program.
• Steele Gale Martin Achievement Award
  Awarded to an individual or group of students who has/have made a significant contribution to waste reduction and recycling efforts in Oregon. Nominee(s) must be an individual or group 18 years of age or younger at the time of their involvement in these activities. Nominees must also be residents of Oregon.
• Award Winners

Application and Scoring Criteria

• Currently under review. Please check back regularly.

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