Back for a second year, Mr. Mac at TM Roberts in Cranbrook is keen to challenge his students to push themselves and commit to making their lifestyles more earth-friendly. This started with the first EcoChallenge of the year, inspired by learning about the history of our waste. Mr. Mac’s class challenged the other Beyond Recycling … Continued
Students worked hard at a paper making factory to recycle scrap paper into high quality artisan paper.
Isabella Dicken Elementary School students took recycling into their own hands by making handmade paper. The Beyond Recycling program turned the classroom into a paper making factory and students got to work to turn waste paper from the school into new colorful paper they can use again. Students loved this big messy, noisy project and … Continued
At some point, you may have enjoyed a cold beverage out of a can, finished it, and then wondered, “Does it actually matter if I recycle this or throw it in the garbage? Do my actions make a difference?” Ms. Whittick’s Grade 7 class from Windermere Elementary school found out first-hand that what you do … Continued
Have you ever noticed that plastic bottle caps feel different than the bottles they’re attached to? Harder or stiffer or a different colour? Have you ever looked at a cap to find that there was no recycling number, and thus realized you couldn’t recycle the plastic cap? What a potential mountain of plastic garbage heading … Continued
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, the third week of April has always been about youth making bold steps for change. And the students taking part in Wildsight’s Beyond Recycling program are doing just that. Motivated to make a difference, the Grades 4-7 students in this sustainability education program are coming up with innovative … Continued
The final topic of discussion in the Beyond Recycling program is food. “Real food” to be specific. Students have been learning how their food choices impacts the planet, and how eating more “real food” can lower their ecological footprint. What is “real food”, you ask? Think about these 5 N’s: Nutritious, Naked, Near, Now, and … Continued
Did you know that on average North Americans use 50 times as much energy per person than Africans? The students at TM Roberts do now, after an enlightening Earth Day assembly hosted by the grade 6’s. To celebrate Earth Day and show off what they’ve been learning in the Beyond Recycling program, Mr. Mcanerney’s class … Continued
Ever wondered how your food got to your plate? Frank J Mitchell students took a trip into their local super market to find out a little bit more about where their food comes from, and how much is local versus not! Students then hunkered down for a well earned potluck where they shared real food … Continued
Students from Robson Community School in Mrs. Steinstra’s Gr. 5 class celebrated Earth Day 2018 with a focus on “How one Tree can help our Earth”. After researching what types of trees to plant on their school yard, the students then brainstormed the many nature services one tree can provide. A full morning of hard … Continued
