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Week of Learning1/13/2009 and1/14/2009

Mary HarrisPhysical Sciences GCC

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If everyone at GCC recycled paper, plastic and aluminum, we could decrease waste sent to the

landfill by about 30%.

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Every 220,000 sheets of paper that are recycled saves 17 trees.

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Recycling for Dummies

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30%

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GCC could recycle about 30% of the waste it currently sends to the

landfill.

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Are you ready for 0% ?

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What will it take to change habits?

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Recycling for DummiesPAPER

1. Throw in the Waste bin – Costs $$$

2. Throw in Blue bin - Costs $$

3. Throw in Grey bin – FREE

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GCC Recycling for DummiesPAPER

REMEMBER

Grey bins are good

• Zero cost to GCC• Call 5-3593 for availability

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GCC Recycling for DummiesPAPER

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GCC Recycling for DummiesPAPER, PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM

1. Put a lined recycling container in each office/class/lab. Place about 6ft from a trash bin.

2. Attach a sign.3. Empty regularly. Wear gloves.

Discard any trash.4. Call 5-3593 for pickup.

-Marie Chandler or John Mateo will answer and send Josh over to collect your recyclables.

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GCC Recycling for DummiesPAPER, PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM

• In November 2009 the Environmental Club analyzed recyclables from eight classrooms and labs in the PS building.

• Six bags of plastic bottles, cans, paper and trash were collected.

• Only about ½ bag (~10%) was trash. This bag contained recyclable items contaminated with gum/fluids or Starbucks-style drink containers.

• 10% is better than 30%

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Environmental Club Members after sorting a month of PS recyclables.

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PAPER 1.5 bags

ALUMINUM CANS 1 bag

PLASTIC BOTTLES 3 bags

TRASH 0.5 bag

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HOME Recycling for Dummies- It all depends on where you live.

• PHOENIX• SCOTTSDALE• PEORIA• TEMPE OTHERS• AVONDALE• GLENDALE• MESA• CHANDLER• GILBERT

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Week of Learning1/13/2009 and1/14/2009

Mary HarrisPhysical Sciences GCC