Recycling 
Description
Recycling is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum that
will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County
4-H Office or order online at Extension
Publications. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Recycling.
Recycling
What you can do in this project: learn about the impact of solid waste on the environment; learn to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Grades: 3-12
Resource: 4H362, Recycling for Reuse
Events
Want to learn more about Recycling? Try the links below.
Recycling Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including recycling. Watch your county
4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office for
details.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth
Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Recycling Project.
Just follow these links!
Environmental
Education for Kids: Recycling & Beyond
Program of the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources. Series
of fun activities on recycling.
Imagination Factory
This is an award winning art and environmental education
site for kids, parents and teachers. Visitors learn how to make
art using common, household trash as a source of free materials.
Some of the activities include drawing, painting, sculpture, collage,
papier-mâché, marbling and crafts, and a special section
for holiday art and crafts is featured.
Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many natural resources projects
including links for fun project ideas on recycling.
Recycle City
Site of the Environmental Protection Agency. On this game site,
see how the people of Dumptown turned their backward town around
to become a model of recycling. Find out how Recycle City reduces
waste and saves money.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center
The center’s mission is to enhance Wisconsin’s environment
and economy by providing quality education, information and technical
assistance to promote the sustainable use of natural resources.
Source for serious resources and links to governmental organizations
working on waste reduction in our society.
Wisconsin 4-H SET
Resources and links to science, engineering, and technology activities.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Water Project, contact the following:
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension State
Specialist: Elaine Andrews
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