School Remote Learning Resources

Whether you're learning from home or in school, these short videos provide a great introduction to "blue bin" recycling the right way and composting your food scraps!
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Discover the world of composting with this brief introduction. For more information on how to backyard compost, click here. For more information on how to drop off your food scraps at a collection site, click here. 

Repurpose Crafts for All Ages

Materials: paper egg carton, scissors, soil/compost, seeds
Materials: magazines, scissors, marker, toothpick/straw/smooth pen, school glue or glue stick
Materials: Milk carton, xacto knife, scissors, printed template, pen
Materials: large bin, scrap non-glossy paper, screen (craft screen, window screen, silkscreen, etc.), cardboard or newspaper for drying

Some of Our Favorites from Around the Web

We've gathered some additional resources and videos:
The Story of  Stuff
These excellent short movies take a look into the impacts of our consumer culture-and how to change it. 

CSWD's Virtual MRF Tour
A close look at what happens to Vermont blue-bin recycling at one of two Materials Recovery Facilities in the state.
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Vermont Community Garden Network's Learning in the Garden
A comprehensive directory of garden-based curriculum and activities.