https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen en-us 2021-10-26 18:22:30 UTC 2025-11-17 21:58:24 UTC hello@padlet.com abbyfrisch https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1848031065 Micro plastic is really tiny sometimes it can be as tiny than a crumb. Micro plastic is made of Plastic debris.]]> 2021-10-27 12:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1848031065 abbyfrisch https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1848069386 Plastics are the most common form of marine debris. They can come from a variety of land and ocean-based sources; enter the water in many ways; and impact the ocean and Great Lakes. Once in the water, plastic debris never fully biodegrades. (decomposed)]]> 2021-10-27 12:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1848069386 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1848671886 Compost is technically decomposing. Like when you have a carrot and you don't eat the stem you put it in the compost bin then it we decompose.]]> 2021-10-27 15:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1848671886 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1848675734 Mirco plastic is incredibly small it can hurt out environment in many ways.]]> 2021-10-27 15:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1848675734 nataliepharr https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1848711412 https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/10/08/use-of-recycling-containers-for-regular-trash-pickup-causing-confusion/]]> 2021-10-27 15:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1848711412 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1849161614 We try to help the earth as much as we can!]]> 2021-10-27 18:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1849161614 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1849176190 When we use plastic it can hurt our environment a lot, especially the animals in the water.]]> 2021-10-27 18:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1849176190 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1851104607 Instead of using plastic you can do metal or something reusable. For example in stead of using plastic water bottles all day you can use a medal one!]]> 2021-10-28 12:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1851104607 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1851656518 https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-wasted-food-home https://www.epa.gov/recycle
https://www.epa.gov/recycle]]> 2021-10-28 15:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1851656518 abbyfrisch https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1852019127 On America Recycles Day 2019 (November 15), EPA recognized the importance and impact of recycling, which has contributed to American prosperity and the protection of our environment. The recycling rate has increased from less than 7 percent in 1960 to the current rate of 32 present.]]> 2021-10-28 17:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1852019127 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1852089014 https://www.canva.com/design/DAEuIfiwGVA/PLlxEblW_-5yKsWfRLCvxg/edit click this link to play the game. please don't delete anything thank you! When you are done playing please put everything back.]]> 2021-10-28 17:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1852089014 abbyfrisch https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1852125699 Recycling prevents the emissions of many greenhouse gases and water pollutants, and saves energy. Using recovered material generates less solid waste. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused by the extraction and processing of virgin materials.

]]> 2021-10-28 18:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1852125699 oliviaborghetti https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1852134041 Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Recycling can benefit your community and the environment]]> 2021-10-28 18:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1852134041 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1853814249 https://www.canva.com/design/DAEc9HincJU/C4rregA9Q9ZRDJ_6GA_HSA/view click on this to read more about the endangered species.]]> 2021-10-29 12:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1853814249 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1853968661  Here is an article about some parts  of Jacksonville that are not recycling                                                                   https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/09/24/jacksonville-to-offer-drop-off-sites-while-recycling-program-is-suspended/]]> 2021-10-29 13:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1853968661 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858563171 2021-11-01 12:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858563171 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858564338 2021-11-01 12:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858564338 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858569953 Newspaper inserts including glossy pages.
Mixed office paper.
Junk mail.Magazines.
Corrugated cardboard boxes (no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet)
Cereal boxes (no liners)
snack boxes.
Beverage cartons.
Gift boxes]]> 2021-11-01 12:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858569953 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858573768 Tips: Top Ten Ways to Recycle

1. Buy recycled paper and print on both sides.
2. Make recycling bins readily available.
3. Recycle your empty ink and toner cartridges.
4. Buy re-manufactured ink and toner cartridges. 
5. Recycle old newspapers laying around the office. 

]]> 2021-11-01 12:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858573768 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858577163 Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. It is an alternative to "conventional" waste disposal that can save material and help lower greenhouse gas emissions.]]> 2021-11-01 12:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858577163 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858579863 1. Recycling one ton of plastic bottles saves the equivalent energy usage of a two person household for one year.
2.Aluminium cans are lighter than steel, and the base of an aluminium can is shinier. 3. Making one can from raw materials uses the same amount of energy that it takes to recycle 20 cans 
4. The average UK household uses around 600 steel cans every year.]]> 2021-11-01 12:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858579863 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858583005

Repurpose  Glass, Plastic and Cardboard Containers.

Designate a Kitchen Drawer for Plastic Bags.

Reuse your Home Delivered Newspaper

Supply Artists with Creative Materials

Convert Old Sheets, Towels and Clothing  into Wash Rags. 

]]> 2021-11-01 12:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858583005 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858585493 The reason why recycling is so important is that it prevents pollution, reduces the need to harvest new raw materials, saves energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, saves money, reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, and allows products to be used to their fullest extent.]]> 2021-11-01 12:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858585493 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858588263 More and more studies are showing that sustainable, eco-friendly behaviors are closely linked with happiness and satisfaction with life. Recycle.“It is important to feel that we are part of something bigger than ourselves”- Zero Waste project participant, Denmark]]> 2021-11-01 12:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858588263 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858896765 2021-11-01 14:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858896765 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858898808 2021-11-01 14:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858898808 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858899558 2021-11-01 14:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858899558 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858900727 2021-11-01 14:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858900727 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858904252 2021-11-01 14:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858904252 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858915144 2021-11-01 14:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858915144 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858919503 2021-11-01 14:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858919503 ljohn34 https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858981029 Please take a few minutes to check out another group's website about recycling as well to learn more!]]> 2021-11-01 14:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1858981029 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1859136626 https://feltmagnet.com/crafts/best-plastic-bottle-crafts click on this link to create some really awesome crafts!]]> 2021-11-01 15:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1859136626 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1861479384 Go through this and learn incredible information!]]> 2021-11-02 12:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1861479384 abigailbridegan https://padlet.com/ljohn34/EcoGreen/wish/1862035383 Click this link to play the game! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18HA_TfK2VOmKYoZzY89r44bR0mILomSP-Memra_-nMk/copy#slide=id.p  
How to play!
You have to put the right trash in the right bin when you are done please put the trash where it was before you put it in the trash bin. Thank you! Also if it askes you to make a copy you click it and you are able to play it, have fun!

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