Ministry of Education



Resources from Various Websites
Lessons & Activities
Word Document with Various Lessons and Activities and other resources available to Educators
Teacher Resources.docx
Resources from Waste Reduction Week Canada
http://www.wrwcanada.com/school-resources
EcoKids offers free learning activities and resources for Canadian teachers, students, parents and communities to engage in environmental action.
A helpful flyer developed by Toronto Region Conservation Authority on how to pack a waste-free lunch.
Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education and certification program for grades K-12. They provide excellent resources for reducing waste at school.
Take your class through a virtual, interactive tour of a MRF. Choose from a guided tour or let your students explore the facility on their own!
A collection of government resources compiled by BottleStore.com to educate kids on the importance of recycling.
Excellent resources, lesson plans, fact sheets, and games to educate students about waste reduction.
Terracycle offers free recycling programs for hard-to-recycle wastes through upcycling. Collection programs can be run through your home, school, or office.
How Recycling Works (Grade 7+)
National Film Board of Canada – How do they recycle paper?
The Story of Stuff
Reading Rainbow: How Trash Is Recycled with LeVar Burton
Reading Rainbow: Watch Your Dead Tech Get Demolished at an E-Waste Recycling Plant