School Recycling Study

Table of Contents:

Overview

Education Survey

Student Activities

2020-2021 School Recycling Study

2021-2022 School Recycling Study

2022-2023 School Recycling Study

 

Overview

Members of the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP) collaborated with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to help school leaders manage recycling programs in both fiscally and environmentally sound ways. The study took place July 2020 - June 2023 and the yearly reports can be found below.

Our mission is to develop and provide - at no cost to schools - best practices and recommendations for school administrators, school boards, and operations managers, on how best to manage recyclables and organics. We know that some schools already have model programs. Ultimately, we hope to learn your success stories and share them.

 

Education Survey

Your voice matters in shaping the future of recycling education in our schools! Take part in our Recycling Survey and make a difference today!

By participating in our survey, you're not just sharing your thoughts; you're helping pave the way for a greener, more sustainable tomorrow. Together, let's empower our educators, staff, and students with the tools they need to become environmental stewards!

Ready to make an impact? Click the link below to take our brief survey and let your voice be heard:

Take the Survey Now!

Let's join forces to cultivate a culture of recycling and environmental responsibility in our schools. Together, we can make a world of difference!

 

Calling all eco-champions

 


  STUDENT ACTIVITIES

 Poster Contest     Video Contest

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2020-2021 School Recycling Study

PA School Recycling Summary Report 20-21

 

2021-2022 School Recycling Study

PA School Recycling Summary Report 21-22

 

2022-2023 School Recycling Study

PA School Recycling Summary Report 22-23

Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) invited Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP) & Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) to engage in a conversation about recycling on their Keystone Radio Podcast. Click the link below to listen.

Keystone Radio Podcast - Treating Recyclables as a Commodity: Understanding the Value of Recycling

 

 SCHOOL RESOURCES

Recycling Presentation for Schools