Tips For Recycling In Schools

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

 

With most schools opening their doors next week for the first time since last year, most teachers and administrators are putting the final touches on their set ups and are getting ready to house this year's group of students. With so many students, teachers and other faculty members utilizing the resources in schools all day long, it's no surprise that a great deal of trash piles up by the end of the week.

This year, we encourage all students, teachers and school administrators to focus on their recycling habits to ensure that the materials and items that can be recycled end up in the proper waste bin after they are used. See below for a few tips that everyone can start utilizing to improve recycling and reduce waste in schools:

• Reduce the amount of handouts that are distributed during each class session.
• Always copy and print on both sides of the paper.
• Post assignments and announcements on a digital platform that students can access.
• Keep a scrap paper box in the classroom to collect pieces of paper that can be reused.
• Reuse office or classroom supplies such as folders and binders whenever possible.
• Encourage students to bring their lunches in lunch boxes rather than brown paper bags.
• Buy school supplies or cafeteria food in bulk.
• Update student mailing lists to avoid sending out letters to those who don't need them.
• Start a school supply exchange where students can trade school supplies with one another.
• Collect all unclaimed items at the end of each week and place them somewhere all students can access them for further use.

At Boro Wide Recycling, we work to keep our planet safe by providing comprehensive recycling services to commercial and residential customers. Join us in our efforts! Contact us to learn how we can help you in your recycling efforts, and don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news in recycling efforts and eco-friendly tips.