Reducing waste and recycling are the most effective ways schools can reduce their carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, and save money.
Waste and Recycling Facts: · A school of 300 students can prevent 14.5 tons of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere per year by increasing the rate of recycling by 30% to 35%. · Recycling one ton of paper saves between 15 and 17 mature trees. · Recycling one aluminum beverage can saves enough energy to run a computer for two hours. Many of the actions schools can take to increase recycling and reduce waste are small but significant, requiring only a slight change in procedure. What can kids do? What can our school do? Recycling in Schools |