At the ذكذكتسئµ, we encourage schools to actively participate in environmental stewardship using these principles:
- Refuse
- Reduce
- Reuse
- Recycle
Find out how your school can work to reduce the amount of waste produced by participating in the EcoSchools program.
Waste minimization tips
Follow these tips to find out how you can help.
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The best way to save the world is not to use plastic products at all. If that's not possible, find an environmentally friendly alternative or reduce the amount that you use. Ask yourself, do I really need this?
The first phase of elimination includes the following products made of plastic:
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Reduce |
Here are some tips to help you reduce waste:
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Reuse |
Try these tips to help reuse materials in the classroom and school:
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Recycle |
Here are some tips for minimizing waste through recycling:
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Recycling container orders
Schools can complete the Recycling Bin Order form to get more recycling bins to ensure recyclables stay out of the landfills. Please submit the form by email [link to [email protected]].
Waste Action Plans, Waste Reviews and Monitoring
Action plans and waste reviews will allow your school community to work together to minimize waste. Please reach out to Rachel Bondy at [email protected] to access a Waste Action Plan template, Waste Audit Worksheet and Effective Recycling Checklist.
Facts about waste
- Canadians produce more garbage per person than any other country
- Garbage costs a lot to transport and process
- Garbage fills up our landfills and landfills releases greenhouse gas
- Landfills pollute our soils and waters
- New products to replace the old costs a lot to make and ship
Make small changes to your everyday habits and make a difference to the health of the planet.