It's clear to us that if we all do our part...with the planet at heart...
we will have cleaner air, water and earth to live by!
recycle bin
 

Reduce: Use less of something.
You could use less water by turning off the faucet while you brush your teeth.

Reuse: Use something again.
You could use old food containers by redecorating them and putting your things in them.

Recycle: Material is made into something else.
You can take old newspapers and glass/plastic bottles to recycle drop-off centers

Repair: Fix something instead of buying something new.
You could patch up a ball instead of throwing it away.

sorting activity

This is a recycle bin.
Let's fill it up!!

recycle bin

Grab your bin and let's learn more!
Many things can be recycled.
Check your town to see what items you can recycle.
Then help your family take those items to the recycle drop off center,
or use curb side recycling when available.

Save the trees game


Other links:

Water cycle

Did you know: Ecology facts

Hancock County’s Recycling Plan

Quick tips to reuse items

Eco-links

Waste Prevention Tips

 

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