Enzyme

Students were taught to make enzyme for cleaning purpose. We used the left over fruits to make it. Students enjoy a lot!

Large-Scale Recycling Activity

We have large-scale recycling activity once in a month. Students and parents were encouraged to bring plastic bottles, newspapers, magazines, books, clothes, and etc to school for recycle purpose.

Building made of recycled plastic bottles Part II

(Pictures from internet)

There is not only ONE building made of recycled plastic bottles. There are more! From Argentina, New York City, Tokyo... ... and many more. 

Click on the link to have a look: 

http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2011/05/06/drink-it-in-14-buildings-made-from-plastic-bottles/

Building made of recycled plastic bottles

Plastic bottles?!

A building?! 

EcoARK?!

What is this? a building made of recycled plastic bottles!

Want to know more? There is an article and a video. Click on the link below:

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/massive-plastic-bottle-building-unveiled-in-taiwan.html

Fabrics from recycled plastic bottles

We always recycle plastic bottles. But what can we turn recycled plastic bottles into? The answer is fabrics. For example, bags, blankets, jackets, shirts, as well as jerseys! Let's watch the below video and see how they made it~

Isn't it wonderful and amazing~

Additional information can be found here: 

http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=114805&CtNode=429

http://technorati.com/lifestyle/green/article/athletic-clothing-made-from-recycled-plastic/

Energy Saving Light Bulbs

Use energy saving light bulbs. It help to save the planet, as well as your house electricity bill. 

Say “NO” to plastic bags!

Bring your own shopping bags and refuse plastic bags. If you have plastic bags, reuse them. Or at least, use the biodegradable plastic bags. For example, parents and students are suggested to bring their own shopping bags when purchasing new books at school.

Start using biodegradable products

There are many biodegradable products around you. For example, printer paper, toilet paper, bowls and cups, paper folders and etc. Now, there biodegradable pens, rulers, mechanical pencils and other stationeries too! 

Recycling- Newspapers

We can give a hand to protect environment at school. You can collect and bring old newspapers to school every Wednesday for recycle. Old newspaper is one of the most useful things for recycling. There are many products made from recycled newspapers including phone books, egg cartons, cereal boxes, paper plates, construction paper and etc. 

See, we are collecting old newspapers! 

The "3R" - Save the Planet

3R is a very famous term used to describe the 3 ways one can help produce less waste, and it is often symbolized by three arrows, arranged in a triangle. Like this:

The 3R:

Reduce the amount of waste you produce.

Reuse old items or repair if broken or donate to the unfortunate.

Recycle as much as possible or buy recycled products to support recycling.

Reduce simply means throwing away less. This involves the purchasing of long-lasting goods that come in minimal packaging. Since reduction prevents the production of waste in the first place, it is the most preferable method of waste management in the long term.

Reuse means finding way to use things over and over again instead throwing them away. This includes repairing them, donating them to charity groups or using them in a different way. For example, old clothes, books, toys, colour pencils and etc can be donated to the orphans and the less fortunate. We can also use grocery bags instead of plastic bags.

Recycling can be considered a breakthrough in waste reduction strategy. It turns unwanted materials into valuable materials. By recycling, we can reduce the need for new landfills and incinerators. The recycling process involves the collection of recyclable materials, sorting and processing them into raw materials and manufacturing them into new products. We can also purchase recycled goods.

Reducing, reusing, and recycling helps lessen our impact on the environment and benefits the community. 

You, can make a difference!