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    March 11 2010
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Educational Resources

Tools for Teachers, Scout Leaders,
Neighborhood Associations, Citizens and Parents
 

 

The CVWMA offers a variety of educational tools for citizens in Central Virginia. Whether you are working with a group of adults or children, CVWMA can help you teach the value of recycling.   Our most popular item is our award-winning* educational program Journey Through the MRF a custom video about recycling in central Virginia that comes with educational products. In just five minutes, kids follow the journey of items collected in local curbside and drop-off recycling bins through the MRF. The Virginia Trekkers created an 13 minute educational recycling PodCast on the MRF and recycling that you can view online, click here to view the PodCast. we also have some shorter videos fro viewing on YouTube, such as Trash Talkers. Just go to YouTube and type in CVWMA.

 

 


 


Journey Through the MRF: a video field trip inside a recycling facility & Educational Resource kit (elementary & up)

Check out is two weeks ONLY ; $25.00 deposit is required (check/cash); 

first come, first serve basis. Use this online form to reserve your kit.

Kids follow the journey of items collected in local curbside and drop-off recycling bins through the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) and eventually back into grocery stores. The newly updated educational kit comes in a tote bag made from recycled soda bottles and includes samples of products made from recycled materials and a wealth of waste educational resources and activities for students in kindergarten through high school.  MRF DVD/Recycling Podcast DVD included.

Correlated to the Virginia Standards of Learning.  

Click here to enjoy the Virginia Trekkers Recycling Podcast developed by 4 local teachers.

 

 

*Journey Through the MRF received a 2005 Excellence Award from the Solid Waste Association of North America.

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RECYCLING PODCAST by Virginia Trekkers
PRESENTATIONS and TOURS
SCHOOL RECYCLING 
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TEACHER RESOURCES

 

 

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If you have a special need that is not addressed in this section feel free to contact the CVWMA at info@cvwma.com or 359-8413 and ask for the Public Information Department.