Students will identify recyclable materials and learn how to prepare these materials for recycling. Stress that as recycling becomes more available, more items will be recycled.
Some materials are easier to recycle than others.
Many objects, while recyclable, may not be collected in your area. It is important to know what materials can be recycled locally and how to prepare them for recycling. The most common recyclable materials are clear glass, certain types of plastic, newspaper, and aluminum. As recycling grows, more and more items will be recyclable. The method of collecting recyclables also varies from community to community.