"Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle"

Recycling is a major component in going green and recycling programs are becoming extremely prevalent in schools across the United States. Recycling conserves natural resources, presents a learning experience for the students, and helps schools save money by cutting down on disposal costs. In order to have a successful recycling program, schools must reduce waste, reuse materials and recycle wastes. One of the most commonly recycled materials is paper, but there are many other materials that can be recycled and are often recycled in schools, such as metal and food.

In order to recycle paper, many schools have put boxes in each classroom that say paper only on them, so the students know that the paper must be put there for recycling. Metal recycling is often seen in schools with vending machines or schools that sell canned beverages. In order for a school to be able to recycle metal, they must first contact their council in ask to be supplied with recycling bins for cans. Many schools now have begun to use composts. A compost is where the school can put recycled food such as banana peels, orange peels and apples. This food then turns into soil and becomes great soil for growing plants because it is rich in vitamins.

With recycling, schools can save money on disposal costs, help out the environment, and help students learn about the importance of recycling and helping out the environment.  Recycling is extremely important in creating a green school and it is a great way to help out the environment.

http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/lwm/recycle/pubs/start_school_recycling.pdf
http://www.recycling-guide.org.uk/schools.html
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