SUSTAIN DCSD
September 2018
RECYCLING CONTAMINATION - WE NO LONGER COLLECT RECYCLABLES IN PLASTIC BAGS
IS YOUR SCHOOL GETTING CHARGED?
We need your help! 22 school have been charged additional fees due to stricter international recycle policies. Schools can easily avoid recycling contamination charges or non-recycle services by remembering to recycle clean bottles, cans, paper and cardboard only. A good rule of thumb is that your recycle bin should be odor free, non-sticky, and clean. WM will no longer accept soiled recyclables or bagged recyclables. Please do not put your recyclables in a trash liner bag. Bagged recyclables will be considered trash and will charge more for contamination.
Although WM must enforce stricter regulations due to new international recycling guidelines, they are still committed to improve the quality of recycling materials from your school, prevent contamination charges and manage a sustainable program. Visit WM Recycle Often. Recycle Right website to find educational tools tailored for your school.
RECYCLING DO'S
DO recycle all clean, empty plastic bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.
DO keep foods and liquids out of recycling. (drain milk cartons before adding them to recycle)
DO keep plastic bags out of recycling. (create your own plastic bag recycle)
RECYCLING DON'Ts
DON'T bag your recyclables - plastic bags and film get tangled in the machinery.
DON'T include food-soiled items - they can turn an entire load of recycling into trash.
DON'T add sharp or dangerous materials like needles and electronics - they can cause injury to our workers.
DON'T toss in "tanglers" like rubber hoses and wires - they can shut down an entire recycling center!
DON'T include bulky items like propane tanks or construction debris.
SPOTLIGHT SCHOOL OF THE MONTH
ELDORADO ELEMENTARY
Thank you Jenny for making an outstanding sustainable impact on our DCSD community! Keep up the great work!
CASTLE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL RECYCLING EVENT
COMMUNITY RECYCLING EVENT
5254 N. Meadows Drive in Castle Rock and recycle these items for free.
2018 Community Recycling Event
Recycle your old electronics and shred documents.
Join us on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Castle View High School,
5254 N. Meadows Drive in Castle Rock and recycle these items for free.
NOTE: This is a drive-through event. Volunteers will unload your vehicle.
ACCEPTED ITEMS
Three file boxes or kitchen-sized trash bags per person for paper shredding.
All household electronics that plug into a wall, including televisions.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
Large home appliances including refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, etc.
Saturday, Sep 29, 2018, 09:00 AM
5254 N. Meadows Drive in Castle Rock
Reuse Containers to Create or Enhance your Garden and enter to Win Prizes!
SCFD EDUCATORS NIGHT
FREE for Educators + 1 Guest. Reservations required. See you soon!
Monday, Sep 24, 2018, 06:00 PM
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO, USA
TURNING SUNLIGHT INTO FUEL
New research in the field of semi-artificial photosynthesis
Photosynthesis can create and store solar energy? This a an article shows a current study happening at St John's College, University of Cambridge. The study used artificial photosynthesis and new ways to produce and store solar energy. The study used natural sunlight to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen using a mix of biological components and human-made technologies. Click here to read more about semi-artificial photosynthesis.