Web resources for recycling education
Garbage and recycling › Resources for schools › Middle and high school resources › Web resources
Want more information and resources for waste reduction education? Check out these web sites.
Recycling
- Container Recycling Institute
- Institute for Local Self Reliance (see publications)
- Zero Waste America
- Internet Recycling guide
- White House Task Force on Recycling brochure (PDF)
- Grassroots Recycling Network
Materials
Composting
- The Green Web
- Master Composters
- Compost mix calculator (click on compost mix calculator)
Classroom and education
- School Earth Club
- Center for New American Dream for Teens
- GRRN for kids
- EPA recycling for teachers
- EPA recycling for high schools
- Union of Concerned Scientists game for kids
- Oregon Green Schools
- PTA Go Green Initiative
- National Environmental Education Foundation
- fast facts
Advertising and Kids
Environmental
- Inform
- World Watch Institute
- Redefining Progress (see Ecological Footprint)
- Mindfully.org
- Earth Policy Institute
- Consumer’s Reports Greener Choices
- City of Portland’s Office of Sustainable Development
Global Warming
Toxics
- Washington Toxics Coalition
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine
- Alliance for Safe Alternatives
- Pesticide Action Network
- Beyond Pesticides
- Cornell University articles
Need assistance?
Sara Kirby, middle and high school programs
503-797-1521
sara.kirby@oregonmetro.gov