Washington Henry Elem. has $1K in the Bag!

Washington Henry Elementary School has been awarded a $1,000 grant in the Plastic Bag Recycling Category.   Washington Henry Elementary School (WHES) is a bright “green” spot in Hanover County and has been the starting point for many “green” projects, initiatives, and events.  WHES realizes the importance of educating its community about plastic bag recycling and the need for reusable bags as the permanent long term solution to decrease the plastic bag waste stream and litter problem.  Their goal is to use the grant funds for a fall community clean-up event and the production of hundreds of canvas reusable bags, with a simple message of reduce, reuse, and recycle.  For more information about Washington Henry Elementary School or their project, please contact Cary Crone at 804-212-7671.

The KVB grant program focuses greater resources and attention on individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education.  KVB provided the opportunity for government, non-profit and/or service organizations in Virginia to apply for one of (30) $1,000 grants in three different categories: 10 grants for plastic bag reduction and recycling, 10 grants for cigarette litter prevention, and 10 grants for community greening and beautification.  These grants are made possible by KVB’s partners, Walmart and Waste Management.

The mission at Keep Virginia Beautiful is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment.  Our goals include becoming the leading statewide voice, providing a framework for improved communication and collaboration, cultivating and supporting sustainable programs, and engaging citizens by linking them to volunteer opportunities and information through these 5 impact areas:  Litter PreventionWaste ReductionRecycling,Beautification, and Environmental Education.