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
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