6th Grade Talent 21 Project Health Cody Bitler Health Period 1

Part 1 The “4” R’s

The “4” R’s Reduce Reduce The best way to manage waste is to not produce it. This can be done by shopping carefully and being aware of a few guidelines: 1. At work, make two-sided copies when ever possible. 2. Buy durable goods - ones that are well-built or that carry good warranties. They will last longer, save money in the long run and save landfill space. 3. Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins. 4. Use a dish cloth instead of paper towels.

The “4” R’s Reuse Reuse It makes economic and environmental sense to reuse products. Sometimes it takes creativity: 1. Use resalable containers rather than plastic wrap. 2. Use a ceramic coffee mug instead of paper cups. 3. Reuse grocery bags or bring your own cloth bags to the store. Do not take a bag from the store unless you need one. reports/threers.htm

The “4” R’s Recycle Recycle Recycling is a series of steps that takes a used material and processes, remanufactures, and sells it as a new product. Begin recycling at home and at work: 1. Speak to store managers and ask for products and packaging that help cut down on waste, such as recycled products and products that are not over packaged. 2. Buy products made from material that is collected for recycling in your community. 3. Use recycled paper for letterhead, copier paper and newsletters.

The “4” R’s Remove Remove Removing waste and litter from public and private areas can prevent: 1. Animals thinking they are food and eat them. 2. Waste can seep into ground water and intoxicate plants, animals, and humans. 3. Removing food scraps from roads can prevent animals coming to eat it, getting hit by a car, other animals coming to eat the dead body and they get hit by a car, and the “Cycle of Roadside Food Scraps” will continue.

Part 2 Local Recycling Efforts

What is the organization responsible for your families recycling in Atlantic County?  The organization is called “ACUA.” How often are your recyclables picked up?  Beginning in April, recycling will be collected every other week on the same day as your trash. Yard waste collection also moves from Fridays to Saturdays. a/content.aspx?id=3802

What items are accepted by ACUA? Aerosol cans Aluminum cans Appliances Animal & Food Processing Waste Batteries (Auto/BoatAerosol cans Aluminum cans Appliances Animal & Food Processing Waste Batteries (Auto/Boat 12 Volt, AA, AAA, C, D) Books (Paperback and Hardback) Bottles/Cans/Paper/Cardboard For Bulky Waste Carpet Catalogs/Magazines CCA - Containing Lumber Cereal Boxes/Food Boxes Christmas Trees12 Volt, AA, AAA, C, D) Books (Paperback and Hardback) Bottles/Cans/Paper/Cardboard For Bulky Waste Carpet Catalogs/Magazines CCA - Containing Lumber Cereal Boxes/Food Boxes Christmas Trees ?id=236  Clean Wood Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) Computer Paper Concrete Construction and Demolition Debris Contaminated Soil Dry Industrial Waste Egg Cartons (paper only) Electronics Recycling Empty Commercial Pesticide Containers Food Waste (Grease) Fuel Tanks Glass containers HHW Collection Program Household Hazardous Waste brochure Clean Wood Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) Computer Paper Concrete Construction and Demolition Debris Contaminated Soil Dry Industrial Waste Egg Cartons (paper only Electronics Recycling Empty Commercial Pesticide Containers Food Waste (Grease) Fuel Tanks Glass containers HHW Collection Program Household Hazardous Waste brochure ?id=236

What items are accepted by ACUA? Incinerator Ash Junk Mail Large Containers Magazines/Catalogs Medical Waste Metals Mercury-Containing Devices Motor Oil Drop-Off Sites Municipal Recycling Coordinators Paint Pizza Boxes Plastic containers Plastic Toys, Plastic FurnitureIncinerator Ash Junk Mail Large Containers Magazines/Catalogs Medical Waste Metals Mercury-Containing Devices Motor Oil Drop-Off Sites Municipal Recycling Coordinators Paint Pizza Boxes Plastic containers Plastic Toys, Plastic Furniture Propane Tanks and Compressed Gas Cylinders Propane Tanks and Compressed Gas Cylinders ?id=236 Rigid Plastics Shrink Wrap Single-Stream Recycling Telephone Books Tires Trash White Goods (Appliances) Wrapping Paper Vinyl Scrap Yard WasteRigid Plastics Shrink Wrap Single-Stream Recycling Telephone Books Tires Trash White Goods (Appliances) Wrapping Paper Vinyl Scrap Yard Waste ?id=236

What items other than normal bottles, cans, and papers does ACUA take?  See the slides titles, “What items are accepted by ACUA?”. There are a few unusual items, like tires, carpet, Christmas trees, and concrete!

What items does ACUA not take?  Pipe/Tubing  Vinyl fencing Vinyl fencing  Vinyl siding Vinyl siding  Plastic drums; Plastic pesticide containers Plastic drums  Plastic film (grocery bags & stretch film)  Glass; Metal; Paper; Glass; Metal; Paper;  Wood Wood a/rigidplastics.aspx  Clothes; Styrofoam  Poly-coated paper (orange juice & milk cartons)  Flexible water hoses  Hazardous material, medical waste Hazardous material, medical waste  Narrow-neck liquid containers Narrow-neck liquid containers  Small plastic containers (yogurt cups, PET/HDPE bottles, etc.)  Oil/chemical containers (HDPE - fractional melt)

Part 3 Reinvent a 2 Liter Soda Bottle(s)

The Idea  I plan on turning multiple 2 Liter soda bottle into a life vest for boating, waterskiing, etc.. The idea will not only REUSE multiple bottles, but will also keep the user safe in the water.

Part 4 Public Service Announcement

PSA Video Please go to the link to watch President Barack Obama give a speech on the environment and saving it.

*** PSA Why is protecting the environment important? ***  Protecting the environment is important because the environment is the main basic of our survival. We get food, water, air, clothing, energy, shelter, and other needs from the environment. Destroying the environment is like destroying our chance of survival.

*** PSA The two actions you can take ***  Two actions that you should take to ensure a healthier world is to reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as you can. Also, you can try to evolve others into reducing, reusing, and recycling.

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