Waste Reduction Week

Celebrate Waste Reduction Week and follow it up with action plans that ‘upcycle’ items that are not recyclable.

Tips:

• Waste Reduction Week is in October. Make this a campaign by holding a week of waste reduction activities that track school progress and educate students about waste minimization efforts.
• Work to remove (or upcycle) non-recyclable items from your garbage stream such as batteries, e-waste, juice jammers. Research companies that will take these items, get the necessary equipment and permissions, then advertise and get everyone involved.
• Upcycling can be a potential fundraiser for your EcoTeam, but be sure you are not creating an unexpected demand for these items through your campaign.