In order to promote education of children in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12) concerning solid waste management, source reduction and recycling, the University of Tennessee Waste Management Research and Education Institute, in conjunction with the commissioner of environment and conservation, shall:(1) Review, evaluate and publish a list of approved curriculum materials relative to solid waste management, source reduction and recycling;(2) Sponsor workshops on the curriculum materials for educators;(3) Provide in-service training for teachers on solid waste management, recycling and source reduction, environmental protection and conservation of materials; and(4) Establish peer assistance programs for teachers within a solid waste management region.Acts 1991, ch. 451, § 41; T.C.A., § 68-31-845; Acts 1995, ch. 501, § 3; 1999, ch. 384, § 4.