The "5R" Initiative is a standard-based waste reduction and recycling program for Summit County schools that incorporates the following actions within a school's culture through hands-on learning:
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Reduce supplies used within school and administrative buildings
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Reuse materials before recycling or discarding
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Recycle all materials that have available markets
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Rethink environmental issues and concepts and incorporate in classroom lessons
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Respect natural resources and the environment
TYPICAL SCHOOL WASTE STREAM
10 STEPS TO SCHOOL RECYCLING
1. Show an interest
2. Do a waste audit to know YOUR school's waste stream
3. Assemble a task force
4. Develop a plan of action
5. Institute a collection method
6. Sign the "5R" Initative pledge
7. Implement an incentive plan
8. Conduct a Recycling Kick-off
9. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, RETHINK, AND RESPECT
10. Measure results
Locker Clean-out at Coventry High
To find out how your school can participate, contact 330.374.0383.
