Monday, October 19
GREEN ME
MONDAY
Raid your closet! Shirts, pants, shoes… wear green to show your support for the environment. The first step to saving our planet is to get people talking about it – and a school full of green will definitely do the trick! |
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Tuesday, October 20
COMPOST TUESDAY
Put polluting peels in their place. Take the day to highlight the importance of composting organic waste. Launch a compost program or ramp up participation in your existing one. Organic waste makes up a third of all our waste, so it’s a great way to Get to Half. |
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Wednesday, October 21
WASTE-FREE WEDNESDAY
Go waste free! Encourage everyone to pack their lunch in reusable containers, buy in bulk, and bring it all in a reusable lunch bag. Also, avoid individually packaged items that create lots of garbage.
Waste Reduction Week Handout (pdf) |
Waste Reduction Week Certificate (pdf) |
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School Video/Photo Contest |
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Thursday, October 22
THRIFT STORE THURSDAY
Organize a ‘green swap’ to exchange items that you don’t use anymore. Bring in books, clothing, DVDs, CDs, sports equipment and more – one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!
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Friday, October 23
RECYCLING
FRENZY FRIDAY
Beverage Blitz! Collect used beverage containers in a designated area in your school parking lot. Remember to empty all liquids and remove caps and straws before returning to the Green Depot. |
