East Amwell Education Association
Hunterdon County educator Sharon Ernst from the East Amwell Township School District was awarded a $6,884 grant entitled Reducing School Waste: Biological and Technological Solutions in Action. This is an environmental science initiative at East Amwell Township School that engages upper-elementary students in hands-on waste-reduction practices. The project combines electronic composting technology with biological solutions, including superworms that break down Styrofoam, to address cafeteria waste. Students conduct food-waste audits, compare traditional and electronic composting methods, collect and analyze data, and communicate findings through presentations and reports. By transforming daily lunch waste into scientific investigations, the project reduces landfill contributions while strengthening student understanding of sustainability, data analysis, and real-world problem solving.
For more information, contact:
Sharon Ernst
East Amwell Township School
(908) 782-6464 ext. 316