Mapping for Change
A simple mapping exercise helped this Ohio middle school increase the efficacy of their paper recycling program by more than a ton
Where Does the Plastic Go?
Using Socio-Scientific Issues in the classroom to study plastic pollution in the ocean and the physical properties of plastics
Do You See What I See?
An activity to help students understand visual pollution and begin to recognize it in their environment.
Beyond our Beaches: Ocean Trash
What research about long-term plastic marine debris is telling us, and how young people can respond
Zero Waste for Schools
A comprehensive guide to developing a realistic waste reduction program in your school.
Designing a Sustainable Industrial Park
This step-by-step exercise asks students to plan a “green” industrial park that generates its own energy, conserves and reuses materials, and minimizes waste. The exercise is adaptable for use with students from elementary grades through high school.