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Archive - Jan 2008
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Take Action
Submitted on January 13, 2008 - 22:59 by adminThere are many ways you can help. Here are some of them:
1. Send a message to the Mayor. Use our sample message or write your own!
2. Send a message to the Chancellor. Use our sample message or write your own! Better yet, send your letters (and your students' letters) on re-used or recycled paper to:
Chancellor's Office
New York City Department of Education
52 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
3. Submit NYC.gov feedback, or call 311. If your school's not recycling, or if you're concerned about the lack of recycling in NYC schools, let the City know.
4. Write a letter to your favorite media. Tell them why you're concerned. Ask them to cover this issue. Take a look at a letter we've written.
5. Sign our petition and get everyone you know to sign it.
6. Actively contribute to our Group. Use the site and attend meetings.
7. Get educated. Do you know enough about recycling? Test yourself by attending a monthly Office of Recycling Outreach and Education volunteer meeting.
8. Educate. Children are the future of recycling. Plus, they love it!
9. Spread the word. Tell everyone you know everything you know about the lack of recycling in NYC schools and ask them to help us make a difference!
10. Feel good. You're doing your part!
NYC Recycling in K-12 Schools Media Kit
Submitted on January 6, 2008 - 15:35 by adminThere are some laws and regulations that are not being enforced:
1. All NYC Schools are required to recycle by law: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/at_agencies/laws_directives.shtml#local19
2. The NYC Department of Education Chancellor's regulations stipulate many waste management activities: see attached pdf.
Some recent articles on this issue include:
WNYC: http://www.wnyc.org/news/articles/89638
The NY Post: http://www.nypost.com/seven/10282007/news/regionalnews/illitterate_schools_flunk_thei.htm
Welcome to the NYC School Recycling Group!
Submitted on January 6, 2008 - 11:56 by adminMost NYC K-12 schools are not recycling and there's a lot we can do about it. Join us in working toward successful recycling programs in all NYC schools. Let's make a difference together!
Here's how you can get started:
1. Join the Group. First create an Educating Tomorrow account—it's free. Then subscribe to the NYC School Recycling Group. Check out How to Start and Run an Awesome Recycling Program and contribute to its content, much like a wiki.
2. Actively Contribute. Read people's blogs and post comments. Write your own Blog. Contribute to our Forum.
3. Attend our next Be Cool. Recycle at School! meetings, which take place the third Tuesday of every month. Check out our calendar for upcoming meetings.
Go on Related Field Trips!
Submitted on January 5, 2008 - 12:21 by adminFor a list of field trips related to science and the environment, go Educating Tomorrow.
There are field trips you can take your students on related to trash and recycling.
Materials for the Arts
They take students on a tour of their facility full of materials they've saved from the landfill and redistribute to NYC schools. At the end of the tour, students have an opportunity to create an art project using the recycled materials!
Recycle Even More!
Submitted on January 5, 2008 - 12:10 by admin
Cartridges for Kids
They give you everything you need set up cartridge recycling in your school. They collect laser and inkjet cartridges, laptops, cell phones, PDAs/Palm Pilots, and iPods. including a box for cartridge collection, fliers to send home, a poster to place in a prominent place, and special fliers to appeal to local business. Not only will you be doing a good thing for the environment, but you will also be earn money for your school. They will provide you with paid return labels to send them to Cartridges for Kids.
Call2Recycle™
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) can help you recycle your used portable rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys.
Crayon Recycle Program
They will turn your school's old crayons into new ones!
The Funding Factory
A free recycling fundraising program in the United States and Canada, offering FREE technology, sports & recreation equipment, playground systems, and even cash to schools and nonprofit organizations in exchange for empty inkjet & laser cartridges and used cell phones.
Race to Recycle
A fund-raising program for all accredited K-12 schools in the U.S. With Motorola’s help, schools can earn extra cash and do their part for the environment – getting old mobile phones out of closets and kitchen drawers and into the recycling bin – for a continued eco-friendly existence.
Reuse-A-Shoe
Nike will take worn out athletic shoes (of any brand) and turn them into playgrounds. All you have to do is collect shoes at your school and take them to a Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location.
Ring Leader Recycling Program
After you join the Ring Leader Recycling Program, you will receive a FREE kit (one per school) containing a tree, Teacher's Activity Guide, video, and information on returning the rings for recycling (postage paid by ITW Hi-Cone).
Terracycle
Terra cycle will pay you to recycle your plastics, wrappers and corks. They even provide shipping.
They give you everything you need set up cartridge recycling in your school. They collect laser and inkjet cartridges, laptops, cell phones, PDAs/Palm Pilots, and iPods. including a box for cartridge collection, fliers to send home, a poster to place in a prominent place, and special fliers to appeal to local business. Not only will you be doing a good thing for the environment, but you will also be earn money for your school. They will provide you with paid return labels to send them to Cartridges for Kids.
Call2Recycle™
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) can help you recycle your used portable rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys.
Crayon Recycle Program
They will turn your school's old crayons into new ones!
The Funding Factory
A free recycling fundraising program in the United States and Canada, offering FREE technology, sports & recreation equipment, playground systems, and even cash to schools and nonprofit organizations in exchange for empty inkjet & laser cartridges and used cell phones.
Race to Recycle
A fund-raising program for all accredited K-12 schools in the U.S. With Motorola’s help, schools can earn extra cash and do their part for the environment – getting old mobile phones out of closets and kitchen drawers and into the recycling bin – for a continued eco-friendly existence.
Reuse-A-Shoe
Nike will take worn out athletic shoes (of any brand) and turn them into playgrounds. All you have to do is collect shoes at your school and take them to a Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location.
Ring Leader Recycling Program
After you join the Ring Leader Recycling Program, you will receive a FREE kit (one per school) containing a tree, Teacher's Activity Guide, video, and information on returning the rings for recycling (postage paid by ITW Hi-Cone).
Terracycle
Terra cycle will pay you to recycle your plastics, wrappers and corks. They even provide shipping.
Recycle Even More!
Submitted on January 5, 2008 - 12:09 by adminCartridges for Kids
They give you everything you need set up cartridge recycling in your school. They collect laser and inkjet cartridges, laptops, cell phones, PDAs/Palm Pilots, and iPods. including a box for cartridge collection, fliers to send home, a poster to place in a prominent place, and special fliers to appeal to local business. Not only will you be doing a good thing for the environment, but you will also be earn money for your school. They will provide you with paid return labels to send them to Cartridges for Kids.
Call2Recycle™
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) can help you recycle your used portable rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys.
NYC School Recycling Action Committee January Meeting!
Submitted on January 5, 2008 - 10:53 by adminIt's time for the next NYC School Recycling Action Committee meeting!
Who: Anyone interested in recycling in NYC K-12 schools.
What: Networking, trouble-shooting recycling programs in our schools, creating curriculum and planning events leading up to and during Earth Week, and discussion on how to impact NYC school recycling systems. (If you're interested in facilitating a discussion on these topics or another topic, please let us know!)
Where: Prospect Park YMCA, 357 Ninth Street Brooklyn, NY (btwn 5th and 6th Ave.)
When: January 11th from 6 to 8 p.m. (We couldn't reserve it earlier. Don't fret, we'll have snacks! There are also lots of yummy restaurants and awesome bars around.)
Why: Most NYC K-12 schools are not recycling and there's A LOT we can do about it. Plus, you can win cool door prizes!
How: Take the M, R to 9th St.-4th Ave. or the F to 7th.
RSVP to coquille@houshour.com or mathjosi@hotmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!