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Expanding my students role in the schoolwide and citywide recycling program.
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Field Lab
Resources can be conserved and recycled
Metal Cans Were Found
Metal Cans Were Found
The City of Gary recycles metal such as aluminum and steel cans.
Limitations to the Recycling Program at Dunbar-Pulaski
Limitations to the Recycling Program at Dunbar-Pulaski
We only have a recycling bin for paper products
Limitations to the Recycling Program at Dunbar-Pulaski
The next best strategy is to throw all litter into a garbage bin. Litter on the ground can eventually contaminate our groundwater supply.
Cardboard was found
Cardboard was found
The City of Gary recycles cardboard, but the colorful laminate around candy packaging can contaminate our groundwater if left on the soil.
Tree branches were found
Tree branches were found
Nature recycles vegetation through decomposition
Paper was found
…and of course Dunbar-Pulaski has a recycling bin for paper
The recycling bin gets heavy usage at Dunbar-Pulaski
However, we found discarded Styrofoam in a bin for paper
However, we found discarded Styrofoam in a bin for paper
Styrofoam should be discarded properly because if Styrofoam escapes into our atmosphere, then it helps destroy our ozone layer.
Below is an example of a Styrofoam cup and plate
Below is an example of a Styrofoam cup and plate
The City of Gary currently does NOT recycle Styrofoam products.
• Main topics:• Metal cans• Cardboard• Tree branches• Paper• Styrofoam
First, organize your lab report into four-squares
Four-squares example
Main Topic: Paper Observations
Type of paper found What natural resources can be conserved?
Possible effect on groundwater Conclusion: