Establish a system for collecting and storing recyclables at your school. Make bins easily accessible. on areas that generate recyclables, such as classrooms, the cafeteria, athletic fields, teacher lounges and copy rooms. Bins can be old copy paper boxes, plastic storage containers or a local government curbside recycling bin. Have students decorate bins with their own artwork. Check with the fire marshal for storage and collection requirements. If a private hauler will collect the recyclables, be sure to set aside storage space for the containers and allow truck access. Designate a publicly accessible area, if establishing a community drop-off facility. Educate the school and the community the program. Inform all school personnel, students, parents and the community about how the program will work. Let everyone know the collection procedures and what can and cannot be recycled. Monthly newsletters or e-mails can effectively inform the school community of the recycling program’s progress. Integrate environmental lesson plans and recycling education into the curriculum. Set overall and individual recycling goals. Convey the goals of the recycling program to the school community and give specific examples of how each individual or class can help reach these goals. Tally recycling totals and track progress for all to see. Use these metrics to evaluate the program’s performance and set benchmarks for improvement. Reward the doers. Let students know that a cleaner environment is a prize they can all enjoy. Give incentives to students and classes who participate.
Establish a system for collecting and storing recyclables at your school. Make bins easily accessible. on areas that generate recyclables, such as classrooms, the cafeteria, athletic fields, teacher lounges and copy rooms. Bins can be old copy paper boxes, plastic storage containers or a local government curbside recycling bin. Have students decorate bins with their own artwork. Check with the fire marshal for storage and collection requirements. If a private hauler will collect the recyclables, be sure to set aside storage space for the containers and allow truck access. Designate a publicly accessible area, if establishing a community drop-off facility. Educate the school and the community the program. Inform all school personnel, students, parents and the community about how the program will work. Let everyone know the collection procedures and what can and cannot be recycled. Monthly newsletters or e-mails can effectively inform the school community of the recycling program’s progress. Integrate environmental lesson plans and recycling education into the curriculum. Set overall and individual recycling goals. Convey the goals of the recycling program to the school community and give specific examples of how each individual or class can help reach these goals. Tally recycling totals and track progress for all to see. Use these metrics to evaluate the program’s performance and set benchmarks for improvement. Reward the doers. Let students know that a cleaner environment is a prize they can all enjoy. Give incentives to students and classes who participate.
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