Environmental Instruction/Recycling

DES Recycling

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The Recycling and Environment Committee was hard at work last semester implementing initiatives to make DES a greener school. We have begun by recycling paper in all of the classrooms as well as in the teacher workrooms. Plastic, glass, aluminum and tin can be recycled the teacher lunchrooms. The safety patrol volunteers have been an immense help with getting the recyclables collected for our weekly pickup.

In the lunchroom, the upper grade children are emptying their water bottles when they are finished and all of the plastic is recycled. We are also collecting empty Capri Sun and Honest Kids beverage pouches from all grade levels at lunch to be recycled. We have asked the children to dump food off of their trays when they finish lunch. The students stack the empty trays in order to reduce the number of garbage bags used. Mr. Brake, Plant Engineer, commented that he is beginning to see a difference!

We have created a Recycling Center in the Front Hall where cellphones, plastic bags, batteries, ink cartridges, and paired shoes are accepted daily. In January, a three day Shoe Drive is planned where you will be able to drop off your shoes in the carpool line. Please look for an announcement with dates to be published in Tiger Talk. Thus far, we have recycled over 40 cell phones and 91 pounds of paired shoes. We have only just begun so continue collecting and sending them in!

It is our endeavor to reduce the waste coming out of our building and to educate students about the importance of recycling and its impact on our environment. We thank all of the volunteers who have come out thus far and encourage anyone interested in helping us to contact Jan Jay at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Ms. Powers at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Recycling is now Free!

Get Involved - Environmental Instruction/Recycling

Sunday, 07 October 2012 09:23

Curbside recycling is now FREE in DeKalb County! Here is another great way to teach our children the importance of recycling, decrease sanitation costs, create more green jobs and lessen the impact on our County landfill.

To sign up, go to dekalbrecycles.com.

If you'd like to volunteer with the Recycling and Environment Committee, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We'd love to have your help!