European Union company Green City Solutions, has developed a moss filter stands that clean and cool the air. The filters are already up and running across the UK and Europe.
From crayons and pens to science equipment and colorful posters, SCARCE's Reuse Center will help you prep a classroom, stock a reading nook, and take care of your students for a small donation. ($5 per box of materials.)
Share this email with the new teachers on your team!
All types of educators welcome--including nonprofit organizations and after school activity leaders. Stop by soon to get your year off to a GREAT start!
STEM-A-PALOOZA for Science Success
Kids from all over stopped by to participate in SCARCE's hands-on activities at the DuPage County Fair in July. Look how much fun we had playing and learning at the same time!
Contact jean@scarce.org to discover programs and field trips that will engage your students.
Watch out! Pumpkin SMASH
is Just Around the corner
Don't be scared!
Pumpkin SMASH is a fun, active way to teach students and the community about the value of composting.
Contact SCARCE for information about how to start a SMASH at your school and help turn old pumpkins into eco-smart kids!
Every year, hundreds of schools across the nation compete to recycle the most plastic film. Trex announces winners on Earth Day and donates a composite bench to the winning school.
The challenge begins on America Recycles Day, November 15, and lasts until April 15
Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to participating drop-off retailer locations
Volunteer Opportunities for Eco-Club and NHS students!
Want to help your students get volunteer hours or gain experience in a hands-on business environment? Tell them about SCARCE!
We love to have students getting involved with projects and joining us on Saturdays for recycling events. They can contact rose@scarce.org or sign up to volunteer here.
