School recycling audit supply list for kids
For students measuring a clean, teacher-selected recycling sample from the classroom. Do not include food waste, sharp items, or personal information.
What to buy
Clean recycling collection bin
1
Disposable gloves
1 pair per student
Sorting trays
5
Category labels for paper plastic metal and cardboard
1 set
Digital kitchen scale
1
Tally sheets
1 per student
Clipboards
1 per group
Pencils
1 per student
Graph paper
1 sheet per student
Colored pencils
1 set per group
Hand sanitizer
1 bottle
Disinfecting wipes
1 container
Who this list is for
Students measuring a clean, teacher-selected classroom recycling sample can use this school recycling audit supply list. It excludes food waste, sharp items, and anything containing personal information.
How to use this list
Prepare the clean recycling collection bin and set out sorting trays with category labels for paper, plastic, metal, and cardboard. Students wear disposable gloves while sorting, then use the digital kitchen scale to measure selected categories. Record totals on tally sheets from clipboards and make graphs on graph paper with colored pencils. Keep hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes at the station.
Common mistakes
Do not add food waste, sharp items, or materials with names, addresses, or other personal information. Stop and ask the teacher about anything that does not belong in the clean sample. Keep categories separate before weighing, and do not estimate weights when the digital kitchen scale is available. Gloves do not replace hand cleaning after the audit.
What is on this list
The list includes one clean recycling collection bin, disposable gloves, five sorting trays, labels for paper, plastic, metal, and cardboard, a digital kitchen scale, tally sheets, clipboards, pencils, graph paper, colored pencils, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes. Cross off scales, clipboards, pencils, or trays already on hand.
When you are done
Return sorted recycling to the teacher-directed collection point. Remove gloves, clean tables and trays with disinfecting wipes, and use hand sanitizer as directed. Save tally sheets and graphs so the class can discuss the measured sample without including personal or unsuitable materials.
FAQ
Who is "School recycling audit supply list for kids" for?
Students measuring a clean, teacher-selected classroom recycling sample can use this school recycling audit supply list. It excludes food waste, sharp items, and anything containing personal information.
How should I use "School recycling audit supply list for kids"?
Prepare the clean recycling collection bin and set out sorting trays with category labels for paper, plastic, metal, and cardboard. Students wear disposable gloves while sorting, then use the digital kitchen scale to measure selected categories. Record totals on tally sheets from clipboards and make graphs on graph paper with colored pencils. Keep hand sani…
What should I skip or avoid with "School recycling audit supply list for kids"?
Do not add food waste, sharp items, or materials with names, addresses, or other personal information. Stop and ask the teacher about anything that does not belong in the clean sample. Keep categories separate before weighing, and do not estimate weights when the digital kitchen scale is available. Gloves do not replace hand cleaning after the audit.
What is on the "School recycling audit supply list for kids" list?
The list includes one clean recycling collection bin, disposable gloves, five sorting trays, labels for paper, plastic, metal, and cardboard, a digital kitchen scale, tally sheets, clipboards, pencils, graph paper, colored pencils, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes. Cross off scales, clipboards, pencils, or trays already on hand.
What should I do when I am done?
Return sorted recycling to the teacher-directed collection point. Remove gloves, clean tables and trays with disinfecting wipes, and use hand sanitizer as directed. Save tally sheets and graphs so the class can discuss the measured sample without including personal or unsuitable materials.
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