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Recycling �At SCGSAH

We are made of starstuff.�-Carl Sagan

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I recycle as every other organism does because I care about my kids’ future

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It is all about tomorrow.

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It is all about tomorrow.

Each arrow is a step in the process.

  • Collection
  • Break down and reform
  • Manufacture and sell new products

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It is all about tomorrow.

Each arrow is a step in the process.

  • Collection
  • Break down and reform
  • Manufacture and sell new products

Here’s where you come in!

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There are actually FOUR Rs of sustainability:

  • Refuse
  • Reduce
  • Reuse
  • Repurpose
  • Recycle

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There are actually FIVE Rs of sustainability:

  • Refuse
  • Reduce
  • Reuse
  • Repurpose
  • Recycle

Least energy and materials used

Most energy and materials used

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Today most rubbish ends up in the landfill

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We need to move to a closed loop society

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So let’s do it.

Recycle in the green bins

  • Make sure the stuff is clean and dry

  • Just drop it in the bin
    • No bag needed

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What are you gonna do?

  • Metals
    • Aluminum
    • Steel
    • Tin
  • Plastics 1&2
    • Bottles and jugs
  • Paper and cardboard

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Do Not Recycle!!!

  • Binders
  • Chip bags or candy wrappers
  • Dirty materials such as cheesy pizza boxes

  • Plastic bags, caps, films, or wraps
  • Styrofoam
  • Disposable cups
  • Slicky or sticky paper

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Batteries can be dropped off in my lab or in the media center or IT��Clean, topless glass can be deposited in my lab (F122) ONLY

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Interested in helping? Meeting Wednesday in the lab at 10!��Check your email this afternoon for a quiz! Answers are due noon Monday!