Set Up Program

How the Program WOrks

Recycle Right with Milk is for the school, and run by the school. This means everyone plays an important role, making milk available, ensuring beverage containers are recycled right, and celebrating success!

The program begins by having milk available at school over lunch everyday. Recycling milk cartons correctly is an important habit to reduce waste and promote sustainability. See below to learn how to set up your school’s milk program and Recycle Right with Milk.

A COMMUNITY EFFORT

Learn how the Milk Coordinator, the Moo Crew, and classroom students work together in the video series below.

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School Participation

Anyone from your school staff can start Recycle Right with Milk. Schools initiate and promote the program for the benefit of their students and school community.

As a school-led program, your school can participate in the way that works best for you! Your school chooses which program activities to engage in, based on current needs and available resources. Information, tools, and resources are available at RecycleRightWithMilk.ca
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Moo Crew Participation

The Moo Crew is an leadership opportunity for students.

Your school’s Moo Crew will be responsible for daily program tasks, while school staff provide guidance as needed.

Students will look forward to being a Moo Crew member, helping their school community and the environment, all while acting as role models for younger students (and future Moo Crew members!).
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Student Participation

Student participation is important to keep the recycling process flowing at your school.

Recycle Right with Milk encourages students working together to develop better recycling habits, while supporting the habit of drinking milk.

Designate Your MOO Crew

Before starting the program, enlist the help of students to create a Moo Crew. This team can be made up of students from a particular grade or can be a group of student volunteers. Student’s participation on the Moo Crew will provide them with a great leadership development opportunity. How you decide to run your school’s Moo Crew is completely up to you!

LEARN MORE

Program Journey

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Designate a milk fridge – Keep it cold
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Determine interest – Convenience and nutrition
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Source a milk supplier – Got milk?
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Set up a student milk order and payment plan – Let’s do this!

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Identify recycling solutions

• Download resources from recyclerightwithmilk.ca • Identify a pour station (for leftover liquids) – an existing sink or designated pail. • Identify or request recycling bin(s)
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Establish a Moo Crew

To assist with: • Milk distribution • Recycling
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Celebrate your success
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Recognize your Moo Crew

School Milk Resources

Milk Delivery Services:
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Looking to order milk for your school? Below is the contact information from some of the milk delivery services available in Manitoba. Alternately, many rural schools have had success connecting with their local grocery store to set up a regular milk order.

*Dairy Farmers of Canada is not affiliated with and does not endorse any of the listed services. For questions please contact the providers directly.

Milk Ticket Sheets (12):
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Milk tickets are an easy way for students to redeem milk, while removing the need to exchange money on a daily basis. Milk tickets can be purchased by families in advance. Using a pre-payment system means parents don’t have to remember to send money to school every day and it also cuts down on the time your school spends administering the program.
When tickets are for sale and for what price is a school-based decision. Use the complimentary templates below or create your school’s own tickets!

Milk Ticket Sheet (20):
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Milk order forms:
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Using a pre-ordering system means parents don’t have to remember to send money to school every day and school’s know how much milk to order each month and how many units to distribute milk each day.