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| One ton of paper made from recycled pulp saves 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water and 390 gallons of oil.
Every ton of newspaper recycled saves 4100 kWh - enough energy to power a tv for three hours.
The average American uses 650 pounds of paper per year.
Office paper can be recyled up to 12 times.
Virgin paper uses 40% more energy and water than to make recycled paper.
From teh Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
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| A New Year - A New Look |
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SWANCC has taken the plunge to eliminate paper copies of its Waste Ed newsletter for educators. By doing this, approximately 5,000 pieces of paper are not being purchased or printed, with an additional savings of $420 by not having to mail it to school contacts. These numbers reflect savings per issue, with 4 newsletters distributed per school year. If you are not on the distribution list and would like to be, simply email SWANCC at mary@swancc.org. Each newsletter is also posted at swancc.org. |
| Start the New Year on the Right Green Foot |
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-I will take a waste-free lunch to school whenever possible. -I will use a reusable bottle or mug for my favorite beverages. -I will use both sides of the paper before recycling it. -I will take reusable bags to the store. -I will recycle as much as possible at home and at school. -I will turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use. -I will walk, bike or carpool as much as possible. -I will visit swancc.org to learn more about reducing waste and conserving resources. -I will enlighten my friends and family about being better stewards of our environment. |
| Joint Purchase Contract Update |
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All public school districts were invited to be part of SWANCC's Joint Purchase Contract for solid waste services and recycling. A seminar was given in February and the bid went out in September. The following school Districts participated in discussions:
Dist. 23 Dist. 37 Dist. 64 Dist. 202 Dist. 225
Dist. 34 Dist. 38 Dist. 70 Dist. 203
Dist. 35 Dist. 63 Dist. 71 Dist. 211
Districts had the option to keep their current hauler or go with one that submitted a bid as part of SWANCC's negotiation. |
| Waste Grants Awarded to 57 Schools |
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 57 SWANCC-area schools will receive up to $200 as part of the Agency's Waste Grant Program. Funds will be used for waste reduction projects, new recycling bins or resource materials, such books and DVDs. As a reminder grant coordinators, all receipts for items purchased must be sent to SWANCC by February 28, 2009 for reimbursement. Recipients for the 2008/09 school year include: Public SchoolsDistrict #15:Lake Louise John Conyers Academy Central Road School Pleasant Hill Whiteley
Hunting Ridge
Sundling Jr.
Paddock
Sanborn School
Winston Campus
District #21:
Riley School #21
District #25:
Patton School
Ivy Hill School
Olive-Mary Stitt School
Windsor SchooL
Greenbrier School
District #34:
Glenview District
District #37:
Marie Murphy School
District #39:
McKenzie School
Romona School
Central School
District #54:
MacArthur School
Adolph Link School
District #57:
Lions Park
District #59:
Ridge family Center for Learning
Salt Creek School
District #63:
Nelson School
District #64:
Lincoln Middle School
District #65:
Walker School
Chute Middle School
Dewey School
District #71:
Culver
District #220:
Hough Street School
Arnett Lines School
District #214:
Hersey HS
District #219:
Niles North HS
Private Schools
Pope John XXIII, Evanston
St. Emily School, Mount Prospect
Regina Dominican HS, Wilmette
Solomon Schechter Day School, Skokie
Loyola Academy, Wilmette
St. Joseph School, Wilmette
Queen of the Rosary School, Elk Grove Village |
| Worn-Out Athletic Shoes Still Have "Game" |
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 SWANCC Has Recovered Over 65,000 Pairs Since 1999
Over 75 schools, community groups, municipalities and businesses have agreed to collect old athletic shoes for SWANCC in conjunction with Nike's Reuse-a-Shoe program. SWANCC's collection partners will bring their bagged shoes to the Agency's Glenview Transfer Station on Wednesday, May 13 or Thursday, May 14, 2009, from 8 am to 7 pm. It's not too late to sign up to be part of this unique recycling project. To download an Agreement form, visit swancc.org. Fill it out and fax it to SWANCC at (847) 724-9605. Once the Agreement is received, additional promotional materials and project details will be mailed to you. For more information about Nike's programs, visit nikereuseashoe.com. |
| Good Things Are Happening |
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 The fourth graders at St. Emily School in Mt. Prospect recently visited the Smart House at the Museum of Science and Industry with their teachers Mrs. Brubaker, Mrs. Brunelli and Mrs. Theodore. In January, they will begin a unit on conserving energy and recycling and have asked SWANCC's Mary Allen to give a presentation to kick-off the unit.
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| Public Service Announcement Project (PSA) |
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 SWANCC is sponsoring its second PSA project for area students in the following grade categories 1-5, 6-8, 9-12 and college level. At the October 27 workshop, Brian Babarik, a local media producer, shared tips with attendees to write and produce a quality message. The following schools have received project information:
- Chute Middle School, #65
- Oakton Community College, Des Plaines
- Harper College, Palatine
- Lincoln Hall Middle School, #74
- Marie Murphy School, #37
- Pleasant Ridge School, #34
- Queen of the Rosary School, Elk Grove Village
- Solomon Schechter Day School, Skokie
- Thomas Middle School, #25
- Whiteley School, #15
If you are a parent or a teacher that would like to coordinate this project, please contact Mary Allen by January 30th at mary@swancc.org or (847) 724-9205, extension 204. All entrees must be received by March 13, 2009. |
| Resources to Check Out |
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enviroyellowpages.com This environmental industry's worldwide directory has information at your finger tips - sourced by category. Check out their educational resources!
laboutloud.com This website is science for the classroom and beyond. Great resources for storing chemicals safely, how to dispose chemicals, and lessons without using harmful chemcials. Sponsored by NSTA and EPA.
aveda.com Aveda found that a majority of plastic bottle caps do not get recycled. Often the caps end up as litter or trash, ending up in landfills and beaches or migrating into our rivers and oceans. Birds and other marine creatures mistake them for food with tragic results. The magnitude of this pollution problem is devastating to our oceans and wildlife.Plastic bottle caps can be brought into an Aveda Store and will be used to make new Aveda packaging.
wipapercouncil.org It is fun and easy to make paper while experiencing the concepts of recycling and reprocessing. Borrow SWANCC's paper-making kit for a special project.
greengorilla.com Green Gorilla is a cartoon to educate kids on green issues. The many episodes address various aspects of being "green".
vollmerpr.com Travelocity's Eco-Bunnies help promote low-carbon travel and tips to be environmentally friendly.
kidsrecyclingzone.com This site has cool recycling information, games and even a few magic tricks.
nick.com Nickelodeon launched the "Big Green Help Global Challenge" to assist kids with learning about how they can be part of a solution rather than the problem. |
| Next Issue - Stay Tuned |
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 SWANCC's Trashy Fashion Show will return, but not until November 2009 to celebrate America Recycles Day. Criteria and workshop information are forthcoming in the April Waste Ed newsletter, so hang on to all of those pieces of "trash" to create a one-of-a-kind outfit to strut on the runway! SWANCC's office moved, same building different space, which will allow in-house workshops and movie nights. More to come in the April issue of Waste Ed. | |
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Together we will make a difference!
Sincerely,
Mary Allen
SWANCC |
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