They informed their peers on how to recycle correctly. Each time the bins were emptied, the students weighed and recorded the recyclable materials, separating correctly sorted items from those placed incorrectly.

At the beginning of the project, 40% of the recyclable materials were incorrectly sorted. By the end of the third month, this number dropped to just 15%. In total, students collected and properly sorted 96 kg of paper, 42 kg of plastic, and 18 kg of aluminum. Their efforts significantly improved recycling accuracy and reduced contamination in the bins.

• ½ cup cornstarch

• ½ cup water

• a few drops of food coloring

• a few drops of glycerin

  
  

Instructions:

1. Mix in a bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Stir until it forms a smooth, runny paste.

2. Add a few drops of food coloring and mix well.

3. Add a few drops of glycerin to make the final product more flexible.

4. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and heat over low to medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent clumps.

5. After a few minutes, the mixture will start to thicken and turn into a dough-like consistency. Continue stirring until it pulls away from the sides of the pan.

6. Remove from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes until it’s safe to touch.

7. Create the shapes you like and let them air-dry overnight.