Activity Ideas

School Recycling Program

Implement a recycling program

Non-Recyclable Materials Audit

Conduct an audit of the non-recycleable materials used at your school. Non-recycleable materials are items like: Styrofoam, food soiled plates and napkins, and greasy pizza boxes. Then develop ways to reduce use of these items or even replace them with recycleable alternatives.

Composting Program

Implement composting program.

Waste-Free Lunch Days

Conduct a waste-free lunch day once per month

Charity Reuse Collection Program

Develop recycle/reuse collection day for charity, such as an athletic shoes or old jackets collection.

Great Locker Cleanout Program

Conduct an end of the year "great locker cleanout". Be sure to recycle anything that can be recycled.

Purchase of Recycled Materials

Purchase recycled materials for use in the school.

Operation No Bottled Water

Promote a "use tap water" program instead of bottled water. Encourage people to have a washable bottle that can be refilled every day.

Electronics Recycling Program

Establish a recycling program for hazardous electonic waste like: computers, cell phones, and batteries.

Paper Use Reduction Program

Reduce the amount of paper used each day at your school.

Links to more Web Resources

• www.epa.gov/osw/education/pdfs/school.pdf
• www.howtocompost.org/
• www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/rrr/recycle.htm
• www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/rrr/composting/index.htm