Originally published in TEACH Magazine, March/April 2019 Issue
With the arrival of the warm weather, we often find ourselves doing some spring cleaning. It’s easy enough to simply toss things we don’t use or need, but what happens after we place our unwanted items in recycling or garbage bins? This is a good opportunity to help students think about the amount of garbage they produce and show them the importance of reducing waste before reusing or recycling it.
Consider visiting your local disposal facility. Many of them offer educational tours that show visitors firsthand the enormous and complex process of managing waste. Check out the following suggestions for your next field trip or find a similar facility in your area.
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