Recycling Steward Patch Program

Name: Composting Made Easy
Start: 2023-10-21T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-10-21T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Chesterfield Cooperative Extension

Kids and teens in the CVWMA service area are eligible to earn the Recycling Steward Patch.

It looks great on jackets, backpacks and sashes!

Here’s how to earn it:

Watch the CVWMA video, “What Happens to Your Recyclables?”
Plan and do an activity that promotes the 3 Rs: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. See suggestions below.
Complete and submit the form below. Your patch will come in the mail!

Activity suggestions

Pack zero-waste lunches or snacks for school, sports or scout meetings.
Come up with a plan to reduce your family’s household waste.
Start or improve recycling in your neighborhood.
Host a toy, clothing or book swap.
Start a compost pile with food scraps and yard waste.
Create educational messages for your neighbors about how to recycle right.

Recycling Steward Patch Submission Form

Group Name
Group Leader Name/Adult Contact*
First Last
Mailing Address for Patches*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Group Leader/Adult Contact Phone Number*
Group Leader/Adult Contact Email*
Number of Youths*
Youth Ages/Grade*
Number of patches requested*
Questions
1. List the answers to the three questions that pertain to watching the CVWMA video.
What happens after recyclables are picked up from the curb or drop-off sites?*
What happens at the material recovery facility?*
What are some of the products made from recycled materials?*
2. Describe the activity completed for the 3 Rs: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.*
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3. List the activity/project conducted for the reuse section, and add any comments about the activity.*
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4. List the activity/project conducted for the recycle section, and add any comments about the activity.*
5. Tell us what the youth(s) enjoyed most about the activity.*
6. Tell us how the activity will influence the behavior of those involved or those around them (friends, family, neighbors, etc.)*
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