Undone Conservation Tips Start a scrap paper box and invite students to place their discardable papers inside. Have students reuse the scrap paper for math calculations, games, quizes, and more. Use water-based markers instead of permanent markers.
Permanent markers contain harmful solvents.
Make paper and other art supplies from natural and recycled materials. Have a classroom brainstorming session to come up with ways to reuse, recycle, and reinvent disposable products in the classroom Turn off the lights every time you leave the classroom. Buy recyclable and reusable materials that have minimal packaging. Encourage students to recycle, reduce, and reuse waste as school and at home. Encourage students to bring their lunches in a backpack, lunch box, cooler, or reusable canvas or nylon lunch bag.