the abc’s of a school recycling program
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The ABC’s of a School Recycling Program. Why Recycle at School?. School recycling programs: Create community norms Teach responsibility and environmental stewardship Provide hands-on learning experiences Make a difference in waste reduction. General Statute – 2001 Litter Law. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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School recycling programs:
• Create community norms
• Teach responsibility and environmental stewardship
• Provide hands-on learning experiences
• Make a difference in waste reduction
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Litter Lawhttp://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2001/Bills/Senate/HTML/S1014v9.html
SECTION 11. The State Board of Education shall report to . . . on the recycling efforts of the public schools in the State.
SECTION 12. G.S. 115C‑47 is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
To Encourage Recycling in Public Schools. – Local boards of education shall encourage recycling in public schools and may develop and implement recycling programs at public schools.
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Wake County School’sWaste Composition
Assessments
PET Plastic 6%
Food waste 5%
Aluminum cans 4%
Cardboard 3%
Milk cartons 4%
Newspaper 2%
Plastic Film 1% HDPE Plastic
1% Textbooks
1%
Non- Recyclables
53% Polystyrene
8%
Office Paper/ Junk mail
12%
Textbooks2%
Non-Recyclables
62%Food waste
14%
Office Paper/ Junk mail
10%
Cardboard2%Newspaper
5%
Aluminum cans1%
Polystyrene1%
PET Plastic1% Milk cartons
1%
Plastic Film1%
By Volume:
By Weight:
Waste Composition
Data from Wake County, 2003
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• Surveys sent to NC school and county representatives
• Asked about school recycling operations
• 31 surveys received
• Surveys represent 1,004 NC elementary, middle and high schools
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School Recycling Coordination
23%
43%
34%
Municipality/County Employees
School Employees
Combination of Above
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16%
24%
19%
3%
3%
6%
13%
6%
10% Municipality/County Employees
Contract through LocalGovernment
Contract through Schools
Teacher/Parent/StudentVolunteers
Contract through LocalGovernment and throughSchoolsMunicipality/County Employeesand Volunteers
Municipality/County Employeesand Contract through Schools
Contract through Schools andVolunteers
Other
Survey Results:Recycling Provider
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13%
28%
16%
43%Net Cost Increase
Net Cost Decrease
Neither Increase NorDecrease
Don't Know
Survey Results:Financial Impact
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aluminum Cans
Cooking Oil
Corrugated Cardboard
Glass
Magazines
Mixed Paper
Motor Oil and/or Filters
Newspaper
Plastic Bottles
Steel Cans
White Office Paper
Other
Survey Results:Materials Schools Collect
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58% use 32-96 gallon roll carts
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26% use a different container
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0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Varies
As Needed
Monthly
Biweekly
Weekly
Survey Results:Collection Frequency
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22,848 pounds of recyclables collected per school per year
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11 tons of recyclables per school per year
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2 pounds of recyclables per student per year
Survey Results:Record Keeping
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Student Access to Recycling Bins
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Recycling Responsibilities & Training
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other/Unsure
Parents
Administration
Custodial Staff
Teachers
Students
ReceivesRecycling Training
Responsible forEmptying Bins
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Questions about survey results?
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A. Organize a coordination team
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B. Determine which recyclables are in your waste stream
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C. Identify a local market for recyclables
• North Carolina Markets Directory
www.p2pays.org/DMRM
• Current Waste Hauler
• Curbside or business recycling program
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D. Select the type of recycling program
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E. Work out a budget for the collection program
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F. Establish a system for collecting and storing recyclables
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G. Educate the school and the community
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H. Set overall and individual goals
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I. Reward the doers
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Questions about setting
up a recycling program?