Student activity guides

• Composting: Worm Recycling (Grades K-12)
  Students build and maintain a worm bin and learn about nature's version of recycling.
• A Year of Reuse Activities and Ideas (Grades 1-6)
  Get ideas for reusing and reducing waste throughout the year.
• Be a Garbage Gumshoe (Grades 3-6)
  Students conduct a garbage and recyclables audit as a first step in improving recycling habits.
• Cut Down Paper Waste, Not Trees (Grades 3-6)
  Students characterize the volume of paper that the class throws away.
• Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt (Grades 3-6)
  Students discover how they and their families can make buying choices that help reduce the waste stream.
• How to Improve Your School's Waste Reduction and Recycling Program (Grades K-6)
  Students learn how to incorporate waste reduction and recycling into the classroom.
• Plan a Waste-Free Lunch (Grades 1-6)
  Students learn about the types of waste produced from lunch packaging and plan a lunch that yields less waste.
• Set Up Your Classroom to Encourage Reuse (Grades K-6)
  Students learn how to incorporate reuse practices into the classroom.
• Worm Works (Grades 1-6)
  Use this monthly calendar to do activities related to your classroom worm bin.

Templates for Paper Reuse Projects (All ages)

• Envelope Pattern
• Twig Booklet and Self-mailing Sleeve