1. Project Green Seckman Middle School Character Council Safety Committee

2. Green Solutions  In our school district schools are currently using Styrofoam trays which are harmful in many ways.

3. Disadvantages of Styrofoam  Styrofoam contains a known Carcinogen  Styrofoam is not bio-degradable  Styrofoam is also non recyclable  Chemicals in Styrofoam can leech into food and harm humans

4. Advantages of Going Green  Styrofoam alternatives are recyclable  These alternatives are also bio- degradable  These alternatives do not contain any harmful chemicals

5. Solution 1  We have developed two alternatives to using Styrofoam. Solution number one includes using plastic trays and reusing them.

6. Solution 1 continued  We at Seckman Middle School made solution 1 work, by having kids wash the dishes and earning incentives.

7. Solution 2  Our second solution includes buying Bagasse trays which are recyclable and bio-degradable and very comparable in cost. These trays are available for purchase at www.worldcentric.org. www.worldcentric.org

8. Cost Analysis  The Projected savings for the café per average 174 day year by switching to plastic trays is $5568  On an average day we are saving $27  In an average week we will save $160  In an average month, $618.66

9. Trash Cost Analysis  If we use QRS recycling we will save a projected $11.33 a week in trash cost.

10. Trash Cost in $ per week Cost in Dollars

11. QRS Recycling Plan  Our plan includes using the services of QRS Recycling Company. They provide recycling services they provide recycling hoppers.

12. May 20th August 4th Project Green Evaluation # 3 April 8th April 30th April 1st r Project Green Timeline Hopper delivered to Seckman Middle School Project Green Kick-off Project Green Evaluation # 1 Project Green Evaluation # 2

13. Credits  Alex Baum  Loretta Beck  Texas Crowe  Garret Korn  Kyle Rose  Ben Ruzicka  Corey Schroer

14. Bibliography  www.worldcentric.com www.worldcentric.com  www.ilpi.com www.ilpi.com  www.thehilltopline.com www.thehilltopline.com  www.grinningplanet.com www.grinningplanet.com  www.jeffcomo.com www.jeffcomo.com  www.teenink.com www.teenink.com  Loretta Beck, SMS Food Service

15.  Paper, bottles, plastic, cans- recycle them all, take a stand

16. We would also like to make a special thanks to Mrs. Sengheiser and Mrs. Loretta Beck!!! We would also like to make a special thanks to Mrs. Sengheiser and Mrs. Loretta Beck!!!

17. Seckman Middle School 2840 Seckman Road Imperial, MO 63052 Fox C-6 School District