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Single Stream Recycling. Produced by Amy Hancock FFSD Green Schools Member. What is Single Stream Recycling?. a recycling system in which paper, plastics, and metal no longer have to be sorted into separate containers
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Single Stream Recycling Produced by Amy Hancock FFSD Green Schools Member
What is Single Stream Recycling? • a recycling system in which paper, plastics, and metal no longer have to be sorted into separate containers • qualifying materials are simply placed into blue recycling bins instead of garbage cans
What Materials Will We Be Able to Recycle? • Many Paper Products
What Materials Will We Be Able to Recycle? • Plastic Containers
What Materials Will We Be Able to Recycle? • Milk / Juice Cartons
What Can’t Be Recycled? • NO Tissues & Papertowels
What Can’t Be Recycled? • NO Styrofoam
What Can’t Be Recycled? • NO Food Waste
What Can’t Be Recycled? • NO Plastic Baggies
What Can’t Be Recycled? • NO Chip Bags
Why Should Ferguson Florissant Students Participate in Single Stream Recycling? • Recycling means that less trash is sent to landfills . . . this means a cleaner, healthier Earth for everyone • Single Stream Recycling is expected to reduce trash the school district sends to landfills by 30-50%
Did you know? • Ferguson-Florissant School District was one of the first St. Louis area school districts to make a commitment to the environment by recycling. . . but we need you to do your part