We had a good first meeting, started to get to know each other, and started building the models. Until our next meeting, our homework is to start thinking of topics for our team project.
We need to identify a piece of trash that most of us have to dispose of; if we have to get rid of it frequently, then it will likely lead to a bigger problem. What kinds of trash do you deal with daily/weekly/monthly?
For example:
- I buy a lot of things on Amazon.com
- lots of cardboard boxes (recyclable)
- lots of paper and plastic packaging (recyclable?)
- blister packs and plastic containers (not recyclable)
- I like to eat eggs
- eggshells (compost?)
- egg cartons (not recyclable)
- I buy lots of groceries
- plastic bags (sort of recyclable)
- I do some automobile maintenance
- quart oil containers (NOT recyclable)
- antifreeze containers (NOT recyclable)
We need to come up with a few ideas like this, and then think about what happens after we throw them out. Where does it go? Is it recyclable? How does recycling work? Why are some plastics recyclable and not others? With a number of ideas, and answers to questions like these, we should be able to zero in on a project that we can all agree on and have fun with.
Knowing what questions to ask and finding answers requires research. Here are some links to the Delaware Solid Waste Authority to get you started:
Universal Recycling
What can be recycled?
Recycling booklet.
