Recycling Club/Improvement

Program
Megan German
Longwood University
PEDU 504 PBL
NELP 1.3, 1.4., 2.1, 2.4, 5.3
 Mission
The purposes of this project are:
to increase knowledge about recycling and its
benefits within the school.
to improve recycling practices within the school.
to reduce cost associated with waste removal.
To encourage students to go green at school and
at home.
 Data Collection
Research on city-wide recycling practices, initiatives,
incentives, and benefits of recycling.
Communication with the Supervisor of Custodial
Services for Chesapeake to get a better understanding
of cost associated with waste disposal and recycling.
Interviews with teachers about current recycling
practices and their perception of our recycling program
Observation of custodial practices in regards to waste
disposal and recycling efforts.
Collection of current number of recycling units in
school and how many rooms have/do not have
recycling bins.
 Data
City-wide practices, incentives, etc.
List of items that can and cannot be recycled
Recycling Perks points earned for recycling
Recycling days for electronics and hazardous material once per
quarter.
From Supervisor of Custodial Service:
Recycling is less expensive than waste pickup (last year increased
recycling efforts saved the city almost $15,000)
Trash pickup at our school is 5 days per week.
Recycling is twice per week.
Teacher interviews
Most teachers who have bins, use them.
Perception is that custodians are dumping recycled materials into
trash bins. One teacher confirmed she was told this by one of the
head custodians.
 Data
Observation of Custodial Practices
Out of 8 custodians that I observed, only one had a separate recycling
receptacle.
I was told by administration that they were supposed to have a
separate bag/side of their bin to place recycling did not observe this
practice.
Collection of data on number/location of receptacles.
Library has no recycling bins
Main office has 3 bins, but only one administrator and one guidance
counselor has a recycling bin.
None of the teachers in portables have bins.
72% of teachers have bins and use them.
17% dont have bins.
11% have them and dont use them.
 Conclusions/Reflections
Educational resources needed to teach
importance of recycling and what you can
recycle.
Support systems needed to be implemented to
make it more feasible for custodians to follow
thorough on recycling.
Recycling Club will help keep recycling awareness,
information, and initiatives relevant and
consistently presented to school population.
 Resources Created
recycling flier.docx
Powtoon presentation for homerooms
 Next Steps
Recycling club begins January, 2017.
Students will be organizing a fundraiser to purchase
large recycling receptacles for the end of each hallway.
Once rec
The club will be sponsoring an art exhibit made of
recycled materials. We will be working with the art
teachers to promote this. The art exhibit will be on
display April 17-21 (the week of Earth Day).
Contact Supervisor of Custodial Services at the end of
January to get a comparison of waste management
improvements from 1st semester to 2nd semester.
 References
City of Chesapeake (2016). What can and cant be recycled. Retrieved from
http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/City-Departments/
Departments/Public-Works-Department/wastemanagement-recycling/
recycle-yes-no.htm
Cummins, K.(2015). How long until its gone. Retrieved from https://earthrespect.
wordpress.com/2015/09/17/how-long-until-its-gone/comment-page-1/
Recycle Across America (2016). General recycling facts. Retrieved from
http://www.recycleacrossamerica.org/recycling-facts
Recycle Perks (n.d.) Chesapeake, va. Retrieved from https://www.recyclingperks.com/
#/serviceArea/Chesapeake
Recycling Town (n.d.). Recycling facts for kids. Retrieved from
http://www.recyclingtown.com/recycling-facts-for-kids/
Weber, S. (n.d.). Benefits of recycling. Retrieved from http://greenliving.
lovetoknow.com/Benefits_of_Recycling