Education
Attention Lansing School Teachers:
The FREE Environmental Education Programs offered by Capital Area Recycling & Trash (CART) provides students with hands-on opportunities which demonstrate the values of such topics as: Recycling, Waste Reduction, Natural Resource Conservation, and more!
The programs are approximately 45-60 minutes in length and are designed to be fun, interactive, and educational. All programs and services are absolutely free of charge to Lansing school teachers.
Together, we can encourage students to develop into environmentally responsible adults with a respect for the Earth and its natural resources.
See Program Information below and call 483-4599 or email to schedule a session.
Program Information
Basics of Recycling - Grade Level: Any
A great overview of the issues related to recycling and solid waste. Utilizes pictures, charts, interactive discussion and story books to cover what is recycled, why we should recycle, products made from recycled materials and more.
Making Paper...Again - Grade level: Any
A fun and exciting way to learn while teaching the value of recycling and waste reduction. Your students will participate in a hands-on recycling activity by making their own paper from start to finish.
Traveling Green Trunk
The Traveling Green Trunk is full of videos, exercises and activity books that teach kids how to be earth-friendly. The materials, suitable for elementary to middle school students, have been carefully selected to complement and support the curriculum of the Lansing School District. Don't let your students miss this exciting opportunity! Call Peggy Barnes at 325-7509 to have the Traveling Green Trunk delivered to your classroom!
Worm Composting Programs
Lansing students have an exciting hands-on opportunity to learn about the role composting plays in helping to reduce our waste and save resources. CART and Michigan Energy Options are offering FREE presentations to Lansing School District teachers which allow students to help assemble and maintain a worm-composting bin. For more information, or to schedule a worm composting demonstration, contact Michigan Energy Options at 337-0422. Hurry, space is limited!
Click here to download recycling presentation evaluation form
Click Here for worm composting activity book
Curbside Recycling Service - Schools located in the City of Lansing are eligible for FREE curbside recycling pick up. Please call 483-4599 or email lmiller@lansingmi.gov for more information. A booklet designed to help schools set up their recycling program is available here.
Green School lnformation - Apply to become a Certified Michigan Green School by contacting the Lansing coordinator, Taylor Heins, Director of Mayor Bernero's Go Green Initiative at theins@lansingmi.gov. More information can be found at http://www.lansingmi.gov/gogreen/index.jsp and www.michigangreenschools.org
