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Visit sites of general interest or learn about specific recyclable material types.
40 Tips to Go
Green (http://ceres.ca.gov/ceres/calweb/40tips.html)
Here's a list of 40 ways Californians can help preserve the state's
environment.
Department of Conservation, Division of
Recycling (www.consrv.ca.gov/dor/index.htm)
The Division of Recycling administers the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986, which was developed to
achieve and maintain high recycling rates for each beverage container included in the program.
Do it yourself: Stop Junk Mail, Email, and Phone
Calls (www.obviously.com/junkmail/)
This guide to reducing unwanted intrusive advertising provides clear, and simple techniques to reduce the quantity of unwanted advertising
received. Even though this page was written with the home and office in mind, it offers an
effective activity on one of the ways to prevent waste at home.
Environmental Organization Web
Directory (www.webdirectory.com/Recycling/)
This directory contains all types of resources regarding recyclable products, recycling legislation, composting information, and available
publications. Several links are provided on each recycling topic.
European Recycling and the
Environment (http://euro.recycle.net/)
This site contains links to multiple sources and references such as: government organizations, composting sites, glass recycling, metal recycling,
motor vehicle dismantling, packaging, paper recycling, plastic recycling, textile reuse,
equipment reuse, exhibitions, events, publications, and directories.
Global Recycling Network
(www.grn.com)
This Web site provides a different perspective on the business of
recycling for the educator and students, including a reference library for research.
KidMAX (www.ciwmb.ca.gov/calmax/kidmax.htm)
This special part of the California Materials Exchange (CalMAX) catalog offers California
schools FREE or bargain-priced materials and FREE advertisements for materials wanted in the
CalMAX catalog. Teachers can obtain a variety of useful discards donated from all over
California.
Natural Resources Defense
Council (www.nrdc.org/cities/recycling/ften.asp)
The Council displays the top 10 reasons to recycle and why you should purchase recycled products. Links include articles and fact sheets on waste prevention
topics, such as recycling, composting, New York City’s recycling program, and the percentage of
recycling rates in each state.
Recycler’s World
(www.recycle.net)
This worldwide trading site for information relating to reusing or recycling
commodities, by-products, used and surplus products, materials, and collectible items focuses on
the business willing to buy or sell used goods. Students and teachers are provided with
information on how products are reused and recycled for a new-used product.
Reuse (www.ciwmb.ca.gov/reuse/links/school.htm)
A component of the Integrated Waste Management Board's Reuse Program, this site is a
source for finding out contact information for organizations who promote the reuse of materials.
A great resource for schools!
Safer Disposal for Solid Waste--The Federal Regulations for
Landfills
(www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/safedis.htm) This publication summarizes the federal regulations covering landfill location, operations, design, groundwater
monitoring, closure and post-closure care, and financial assurance.
School Recycling Guide
(www.ofee.gov/whats/newschoolrecycle.htm)
This guide is designed for students and educators in middle schools through junior colleges. It provides a series of fill-in-the-blank tables and instructions to allow schools to develop their own recycling programs. Topics include assessment of potential recyclables in the school, identification of local markets, design of the actual recycling operations, and development of educational programs to support recycling activities.
United States Environmental Protection
Agency (www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/edurec.htm)
The EPA's Office of Solid Waste has a Web site that is informative and provides a thorough overview on recycling, including activities for kids
and numerous publications.
Waste Prevention World
(www.ciwmb.ca.gov/WPW/)
Waste prevention is resource efficiency by producing less waste and reducing the materials one needs. The Waste Prevention Information Exchange has a unique
collection of over 1,000 articles, brochures, reports, videos, posters, and other materials that
focus on waste prevention.
Waste-Free
Lunches (www.wastefreelunches.org)
What is a waste-free lunch program? What does a waste-free lunch look like?
Answers to these questions are provided at this site for teachers and parents.
Can Central (www.cancentral.com)
This Web site of the Can Manufacturers Institute serves as a clearinghouse of
information about the can and the industry.
Drink Boxes (Aseptic
Cartons) (www.aseptic.org)
The Aseptic Packaging Council is a trade association that represents the manufacturers of aseptic cartons (commonly called drink boxes). This site informs
the public about product benefits and environmental attributes of aseptic packaging and
encourages the inclusion of aseptic packages in recycling programs.
Flexible Packaging
Association (www.flexpack.org)
This site provides the reader with information on how flexible
packaging is used and industry facts.
Glass Container
Recycling (www.gpi.org/teacher.html)
The Glass Packaging Institute provides an educational packet including an
"interactive poster" to pique students' interest in learning more
about recycling.
Paper
and Wood Recycling (www.afandpa.org/recycling/)
This site provides paper and wood recycling facts.
PET Plastic
(www.napcor.com/funfacts.htm)
The National Association for PET Container Resources provides some fun facts
about polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic.
Plastic Bags (www.plasticbag.com)
Learn about environmental issues, industry issues and statistics regarding plastic
bags.
Packaging
Peanuts (www.loosefillpackaging.com)
The Peanut Hotline is your resource for finding a local drop-off location for
"packaging peanuts", also known as polystyrene loose fill.
Steel
(www.steel.org/markets/containers/packaging/superior.htm)
The American Iron and Steel Institute provides interesting facts about the
recyclability and recycled content of steel.
Steel Recycling
Institute (www.recycle-steel.org)
This interactive Web site promotes the recycling of all steel products
and educates the solid waste industry, government, business, and the consumer about the benefits
of steel's infinite cycle.
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