In the News

BCK Programs is committed to providing excellent environmental education opportunities that have lasting impacts on students and their communities. We are honored and proud to have received recognition from a variety of local and national organizations and news outlets.

Fighting to End Food Waste - Scholastic News

“The idea for the program took shape in October 2024. That’s when an environmental group called BCK Programs visited Cuevas’s class, teaching the kids about the nation’s trash pileup.”

San Marcos fifth graders honored for waste diversion efforts - The Coast News

“To reduce their waste, the students collaborated with BCK to set up a sorting station in the lunch area, featuring separate bins for trash, recycling, and compost.”

Ocean Knoll puts on Zero Waste Festival at School Farm - The San Diego Union-Tribune

“BCK Programs has been the district’s eco-literacy partner for over 10 years, providing environmental education programs covering waste diversion, air pollution, water quality, and resource conservation.”

The Road to Recycling Podcast - Carton Council

Camille Sowinski, one of BCK Program’s founders and partners, shared her expertise on the challenges—and triumphs—of implementing successful school recycling programs.

San Diego County Elementary Schools Make Gains in School Recycling

“BCK Programs designed a strategy to launch or improve recycling and waste diversion practices, reduce costs and provide a cleaner environment.”