The student will become familiar with popular attitudes toward recycling and the practice of recycling in the community. Duplication of survey forms, chalkboard. Many items present in household waste are recyclable provided that the householder has the initiative to recycle and a convenient outlet exists for the recycled materials. It has been estimated that recycling takes only a few minutes each day. Some communities collect recyclable materials with regular garbage collection.
Some communities rely on householders to transport recyclables to a collection center.
Some collection centers pay for certain recyclable materials. Recycling helps to conserve energy and natural resources, contributes to the economy, and reduces the amount of municipal waste requiring disposal. Recycling also promotes an awareness of the finiteness of our natural resources and offers an environmentally acceptable method of municipal waste management. Engage the class in a discussion on the subject of recycling. Survey the class to determine whether any students assist in a family recycling effort, or recycle on their own.