Ecology class competing in recycling competition

by Tommy Verdon

This year the ecology class is competing in a recycling competition that is being hosted by Wal-Mart. The class is not very big but they do work hard everyday to get what they need done. This competition is going on from October 15-November 14.

Mr. Cushman is the person who entered the ecology class into the recycling competition. They don’t recycle many things; in facts they only recycle number one and number two bottles (numbers on the bottom of the bottle, along with clear/tinted bottles), said Mr. Cushman. There are many challenges that the class faces going forward. “Finding time to clean the bottles, organize them, and finding a place to store them until we can get them into Wal-Mart,” are some of those challenges, said Mr. Cushman. Mr. Cushman really hopes that the students learn a lot form this competition. “I hope that the students benefit from this by telling the difference between number one and number two bottles, which plastics are recyclable, being conscientious about taking care of products and their waste”, said Mr. Cushman. The class has set some goal for the competition. “To hopefully help the environment and to possibly win some money for the school,” explained Mr. Cushman

This project isn’t without challenges, though. “Sorting the different kinds of jugs and the nasty smell,” were two of the problems, said senior Andrea Schaedler. Another positive is the volunteer time. “I am really excited about the community service hours that I can get out of this,” replied Andrea.

Senior Danielle Seabolt has a more intrinsic reason for being part of this. “I really want to get a better appreciation for my community,” said Danielle. There are many negative things that set a person away from doing a recycling program. “I’m really not into washing out the smelly milk jugs that have been setting out for a long time” frowned Danielle.

If you have anything to bring in and recycle to help the class out with their project, see Mr. Cushman for details.