2. RECYCLING What is it? “The Three R’s” -Reduce -Reuse -Recycle

3. WHY RECYCLE? To save money To create less waste To be less consumptive To reduce negative impact on the planet and the natural environment To be socially responsible

4. Who Recycles??? Homes Schools Businesses Industry (Even animals!)

5. Ways We Recycle at School Reuse paper on the other side Recycle paper we can’t reuse (blue boxes) Recycle juice boxes and drink containers Compost food waste (for garden)

6. How well do we recycle at our school?

7. “Thinking Green”

8. Ways to “think green” at home Recycle newspaper Recycle all items acceptable by blue boxes Compose food waste Conserve water (turn it off when washing your teeth! Buy environmentally friendly cleaning products

9. Ways to “think green” at school Recycle drink boxes Reuse and recycle paper Compost food waste Reuse scrap materials for art projects

10. What are “green” alternatives? Buying the newspaperReading the newspaper online Getting a ride to schoolRiding your bike, the bus, a skateboard or even walking

11. WHAT CAN WE DO IN OUR CLASS? Questions or Comments?

12. Hope that you learned something! THE END!

13. By Marika Mayall mmayall@uvic.ca