Education

What We Do

At Methow Recycles we work closely with our local schools to promote a culture of waste awareness. Our staff and volunteers engage students of all ages through lessons and hands-on activities that focus on a variety of topics from recycling and plastic pollution to reuse and repair. Our education program is led by the Education and Outreach manager with direction and support from our volunteer-led education committee.

We offer in-class lessons, field trips, and hands-on activities to compliment various units of study. We also host an after school club for 3rd-6th grade at Methow Valley Elementary school called Green Team. The students of Green Team explore the world of waste prevention and resource conservation through field trips, activities, and action-oriented projects.

Parent Resources

• Project Learning Tree is a great resource! This links to free activity offerings for families: https://www.plt.org/activities-for-families/

• EPA - This is a link to two games as students explore the fictional “recycle city”. Answers are fairly straightforward. Probably best for 2nd-4th graders, can be done at home: https://www3.epa.gov/recyclecity/games.htm

Teacher Resources

The EPA has a great collection of resources for activities at school. Here are a few of our favorites:

•  This is a link to two games as students explore the fictional “recycle city”. Answers are fairly straightforward. Probably best for 2nd-4th graders, can be done at home: https://www3.epa.gov/recyclecity/games.htm

• This is a PDF link to K-8 activities: https://www.epa.gov/students/quest-less-activities-and-resources-teaching-k-8

• This is a link to a PDF titled Tools to Reduce Waste in Schools. This is a resource for schools and school districts: https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi/600009UZ.PDF?Dockey=600009UZ.PDF

• This is a link to activities that encourage students to pack a waste-free lunch: https://www.epa.gov/students/pack-waste-free-lunch

Please call 997-0520 or email us if you have questions!