History:  Since 2007 The La Mariposa PTA has sponsored a recycling program.  During this time, several successful recycling projects have been implemented as a way to introduce our school community to the concepts of recycling and caring for our environment including:     

•  campus wide cans and bottle collection
•  plastic bag collection
•  E Waste event
•  battery, ink cartridge, and cell phone recycling
•  increased paper and yard clipping recycling

Mission: To help the students of La Mariposa develop a connection to the environment through both learning and experience.

• Complete the seven steps to becoming a National Wildlife Federation accredited Eco-School
• Promote on-campus and local activities using the weekly eblast

Projects:

• Coastal Clean Up
  
• Implement the Consumption/Waste Pathway using Eco-School guidelines
• In conjunction with the District's Wellness Committee, address the Healthy Living and Sustainable Food Pathways as it relates to food choices. 
• Begin vermicomposting (worm) to decrease food waste being sent to the landfill.
• Participate in one or more Terracycle Brigades.