Recycling Done Right
Date: March 13, 2024
Location: Waste Connections of WA office in Orchards (12115 NE 99th St #1830, Vancouver, WA 98682), the building has an 18 on it
Guest Presenters: Waste Connections of Washington Educators; Jessica Fischberg, Clark County Solid Waste
Topics
- How our recycling sort system works
- What goes in the cart? What doesn't?
- Recycling beyond the cart
- Recycling markets
- The RecycleRight App (RecyclingA-Z.com)
Activities
- Recycling waste audit
Think, Pair, Share
- Look up an item on Recycling A-Z and discuss disposal options
Team Work
- Troubleshooting: examine samples pulled from bins
Resources:
Videos:
- How Recycling Works (5 min)
- Looking at what gets recycled that should not (4 min)
Homework
- Trash can waste audits
- Inventory Food (fridge; freezer; pantry)