Single Stream Recycling Produced by Amy Hancock FFSD Green Schools Member

What is Single Stream Recycling?  a recycling system in which paper, plastics, and metal no longer have to be sorted into separate containers  qualifying materials are simply placed into blue recycling bins instead of garbage cans

What Materials Will We Be Able to Recycle?  Many Paper Products

What Materials Will We Be Able to Recycle?  Plastic Containers

What Materials Will We Be Able to Recycle?  Cans

What Materials Will We Be Able to Recycle?  Milk / Juice Cartons

What Can’t Be Recycled?  NO Tissues & Papertowels

What Can’t Be Recycled?  NO Styrofoam

What Can’t Be Recycled?  NO Food Waste

What Can’t Be Recycled?  NO Plastic Baggies

What Can’t Be Recycled?  NO Chip Bags

Why Should Ferguson Florissant Students Participate in Single Stream Recycling?  Recycling means that less trash is sent to landfills... this means a cleaner, healthier Earth for everyone  Single Stream Recycling is expected to reduce trash the school district sends to landfills by 30-50%

Did you know?  Ferguson-Florissant School District was one of the first St. Louis area school districts to make a commitment to the environment by recycling... but we need you to do your part