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Tracking the Blue Box
Everyone is curious about what happens to recyclables after they get picked up. Using samples and illustrations, this presentation tracks four common materials (paper, metal, glass, plastic) from blue box through re-processing to end use. With older students, we also critically consider the role of recycling as a resource conservation practice. Our most popular presentation.
Tracking the Blue Box
Everyone is curious about what happens to recyclables after they get picked up. Using samples and illustrations, this presentation tracks four common materials (paper, metal, glass, plastic) from blue box through re-processing to end use. With older students, we also critically consider the role of recycling as a resource conservation practice. Our most popular presentation.

Complete School Composting Set-Up
The complete set-up includes a site visit, ongoing consultation support/troubleshooting, and customized training for students and staff.
Complete School Composting Set-Up
The complete set-up includes a site visit, ongoing consultation support/troubleshooting, and customized training for students and staff.

Composting For Schools
Is your school considering starting composting? Is your school currently composting and needs a refresher and pointers to ensure a successful program? Students will learn what composting is, why composting is important, and how to create an effective system. This presentation is ideal for your school's green team or composting team.
Composting For Schools
Is your school considering starting composting? Is your school currently composting and needs a refresher and pointers to ensure a successful program? Students will learn what composting is, why composting is important, and how to create an effective system. This presentation is ideal for your school's green team or composting team.

Top ten tips to reduce food waste
Everyone along our food chain has a part to play in reducing food waste: producers, manufacturers, grocery stores, and households. Here are 10 ways you can help.
Top ten tips to reduce food waste
Everyone along our food chain has a part to play in reducing food waste: producers, manufacturers, grocery stores, and households. Here are 10 ways you can help.

Harvest Time | Tips, Tricks and Preservation
Depending on the size of your garden, harvest may be a bit of an undertaking. Here are some basics tips to get you started.
Harvest Time | Tips, Tricks and Preservation
Depending on the size of your garden, harvest may be a bit of an undertaking. Here are some basics tips to get you started.