Students then decide if the product could be hazardous waste and in which room of the home it is typically used. They fill this information in on their inventory sheet. Provide information about the free Household Hazardous Waste Collection days at the city landfill. Have students make posters of hazardous household products and possible less toxic alternatives by cutting out pictures of these products from newspapers and magazines. To show students that reusing items decreases waste.
Teacher draws an item from the can.
The teacher then gives a new way this item could be utilized. Timer is set for 2 minutes. The items are drawn from the can. Two minutes are given to come up with a list. Stickers are awarded for most new items.