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Education Programs: Pre-K to 12th Grade

August 7, 2013 | Published by Nancy Drumheller

CVWMA offers educational programs for all ages. See descriptions of formal programs below. Click the orange button in each section to request a program.

America Recycles Day

July 30, 2013 | Published by Nancy Drumheller

America Recycles Day is a time to educate and empower one other to reduce waste and recycle right. Since 1990, Central Virginia has recycled more than 14 million tons at homes, workplaces and schools. Let’s keep it up by: Rethinking what we buy, use and throw away. Shopping for goods made from recycled materials. Participating in the recycling programs available in our communities. Spread the word with CVWMA’s social media... Read More

Crayon Recycling

July 30, 2013 | Published by Nancy Drumheller

DIY Crayon Recycling Breathe life into old crayons! Recycling crayons at home is easy in the kitchen. All you need is old crayon pieces, a muffin tin or silicone mold, and an oven. Parent supervision is required, too. Here’s a how-to video from Emmymade Extras on YouTube.   Donate Your Crayons The Crayon Initiative is a nonprofit that aims to keep crayons out of landfills. Donated crayons are shared with... Read More

CVWMA Kids

July 30, 2013 | Published by Nancy Drumheller

Hi Kids! We’re glad you found this page. It’s all about you and your power to reduce waste. Less waste is good for our planet. And turns out, what’s good for the planet is good for us. Check out the links below. Share what you learn with family and friends. Fun Stuff Earn the Recycling Steward Patch Videos What Happens To Our Recycling? Recycle Right! Don’t Be This Guy “Foam... Read More