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A GUIDE TO CONDUCTING A CLASSROOM WASTE AUDIT

A classroom waste audit is a great way to engage your students in a discussion about waste management. By collecting waste samples from around your school, students undertaking this process are able to gain a valuable insight into their collective waste management practices. It also provides the opportunity to open up a dialogue with your school about ways that waste management practices can be improved. 

Our students exist within the throw-away culture of the 21st century, where it’s far easier to buy a new product than to replace, repair and regenerate existing items.

However, it’s not all bad news. With more recycling options available than any other time in history, it is becoming easier and easier for individuals to make simple - yet hugely beneficial - changes to their waste management practices. Ideally, this activity will get your students thinking about their decision making processes in regards to disposing of their waste and help guide them to make better choices. 

So without further delay, here’s the FISCH + ED guide to conducting a classroom waste audit:



A full set of waste audit instructions, report template and reflection questions is available here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SCHOOL-WASTE-AUDIT-ACTIVITY-3210153 

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