Why You're Recycling Wrong
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Provided by: Vox|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This Vox video explores how difficult it is for people to decide what to recycle and what not to recycle.
- It shows people's habits when it comes to recycling, the varying recycling programs in the United States, and the lessons learned in order to prevent recycling contamination and aspirational recycling.
Subjects: Civics, Engineering
Authors: Vox
Region: North America, United States
Languages: English
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Positives
- Through the questions asked in the video, students will understand that it mirrors their reality and will try to think about a solution and reflect on the lesson at the end of the video.
- Students can carry the simple message, "When in doubt, throw it out," throughout their recycling journey.
Prerequisites
- Students must be familiar with the recycling process and because recycling varies by location, you should get familiar with what is and is not recyclable in your area.
- There may be an ad at the beginning of the video.
Differentiation & Implementation
- The teacher can start by posing the same question about what to do with a disposable cup to the students to find out about their recycling habits.
- Students can develop an action plan defining how they can positively influence recycling in their communities as ambassadors for recycling.
- In social studies classes, teachers can use this video to create a "What do we do with our waste?" chart for a lesson about recycling.
- Other resources related to this topic include Sea of Plastic and Zero Food Waste Challenge.
This resource is a 4-minute video that examines the complexity of deciding what materials are recyclable and which are garbage. The influence of single-stream recycling is briefly presented, and some actions to improve the situation are presented. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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