THE MILKY WAY

Monica Nova

Alexandria Coleman

Rachel Brodeur

Garrett Merkin

Matthew Cody

MEET TEAM MILKY WAY !

Matt – Wiki Designer

Rachel – Note taker

Alex – Timekeeper

Garrett – Facilitator

Monica – Meeting Leader

MISSION AND GOALS

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY

PARTNER

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management

District

Served by meeting specified project criteria

Aid in their work to increase recycling and improve the

environment in the city of New Bedford

ARD EVENTS October 20

Project Proposal

October 27

Recycling themed Bingo

November 3

Poster Competition

Picked 5th grade reps

November 14

Program Implementation

Announced prize winners

November 20

Checked on progress

RECYCLING EDUCATION Recycling themed Bingo game

RECYCLING AWARENESS Milk Carton Recycling Poster Competition

THE WINNERS

Awarded Carabiner’s gift

certificates

RECYCLING BEHAVIOR Program Implementation

SUSTAINABILITY

What makes something sustainable ?

PROBLEMS +

SOLUTIONS

Problem Solution

Concerns about the

smell of rotting milk

Lined bins with trash

bags to contain the

smell

Resistance from school

staff

Elect a 5th grader to

handle the recyclables

LESSONS LEARNED

1. Attend ALL Meetings

2. Be personal

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED !