EDUCATION
Waste Education Solutions for Schools, Community Organizations & Businesses
Waste Check Education Coordinator, Anne LeBlanc, is happy to help you with all your education needs. Whether it be in the classroom, or for an organization, she is happy to provide education in both French and English. Waste Check offers a variety of waste education solutions for schools, community organizations and businesses.
WORK SHEETS AND ACTIVITIES
Plastic Free July: Small Choices, Big Impact
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Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages people to reduce single-use plastics and make more sustainable choices. The everyday items we choose—like reusable water bottles or bar soap—can help protect our environment, reduce pollution, and keep plastic out of our oceans and wildlife habitats.
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To help young learners get started, download our fun and simple activity sheet: “Find the Plastic Free Choice.” It’s a great way to introduce kids to eco-friendly swaps and spark conversations about caring for our planet—one choice at a time.
OUR SERVICES
Some of the services offered by the Education Coordinator are:
Classroom Education
Setting up Green Teams
Webinars
Day Camp Waste Education
Presentations for organizations
Static Displays
Staff Education
Booths at Events
Waste Audits
Litter clean-up support
Provide 3 R’s Curriculum
Event Greening
SITE VISITS
Want to know what happens with the garbage, compost and recyclables that you put out for curbside collection? Our Education Coordinator can arrange for a tour of the following transfer stations:
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Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park
Clare Transfer Station
Digby Transfer Station
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If you are interested in visiting the Compost Facility, please let the Education Coordinator know as all compost for Yarmouth and Digby Counties is processed at the Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park.
DIVERT NS RESOURCES
Looking for a classroom or waste diversion curriculum? Divert NS offers curriculum-based lesson plans tailored to the learning outcomes for Grades Primary to 8 in Nova Scotia. These fun and interactive plans will help teach youth about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling – AND engage students to become environmental champions.