Waste Management & Sustainability

Waste Management & Sustainability

A GUIDE FOR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS

Introduction

School recycling program offers the opportunity to reduce the solid waste stream, educate on proper waste reduction practices. If we want to raise our youth to be environmentally responsible individuals we need to teach good sustainable habits at an early age. The schools possess a unique opportunity to teach good sustainable habits to students at an early age.  Recycling program is an educational opportunity and it encourages sustainable habits that students can do outside the classroom.  With a strong and consistent recycling program in place, our schools can become key drivers in developing sustainable models within our communities.