Did you know Texas is projected to run out of landfill space in just 56 years? That’s if we keep up our current rate of disposal—about 6.5 pounds of trash per person every day. Reducing waste is just as important as ever. Fortunately, it’s a challenge we can all do something about.
Because schools accumulate tons of waste—paper, computers, books, plastics, and more—they can also be part of the effort to deal with it effectively. To help, consider starting or improving a recycling program in your school or district.
There are environmental and financial benefits to starting a school recycling program.
Don’t forget, there are three R’s: in addition to recycling, it’s important to reduce and reuse, too. Schools can help the environment and their bottom line by purchasing less, buying used when possible, repairing broken items, and donating items when they’re no longer needed.
We know that school officials, teachers, and parents are pressed for time, so we put together these resources to help make it easier to recycle—whether you want to start a new program or improve an existing one.
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