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MI Green School Guide: project catalog
Recycling program
Reducing waste going to landfills can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. Recycling is one way school communities can keep waste out of landfills. By teaching school community members about recycling, people can increase the amount they recycle in their everyday lives. Creating and expanding school recycling programs encourages school sustainability and supports green habits among community members. Not every school has access to recycling services, but recycling education can still support sustainability skills among students.
Project category:
Reduce, reuse, recycle
This project impacts:
Academics and engagement
Operations and procurement
Cost scale:
$0 - free resources and recycled materials
$25 - $75 - minor purchases or fundraising necessary
Resources
For school leaders
- How and where to recycle used school supplies in Michigan (Michigan Recycling Coalition)
- How to start a school recycling program (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy)
- Signmaker – Custom recycling and composting sign maker (StopWaste)
For teachers
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle lesson plans and activities (United States Environmental Protection Agency)
- K-8 Recycling activities and videos (Green Living Science)