suggestions

1. Recycle Competition: Many classrooms already have recycling bins by the trash can, but you can have a competition with your school to see which class can recycle the most paper, cans, bottles or any other recyclable item.
2. Compost heap: If your school isn’t going to start composting, you can have a mini compost pile outside your classroom to get rid of some of the garbage, though it’s a good idea to make sure it’s ok with the administration and fire codes.
3. Start a garden: Use the compost to fertilize a class garden. You can grow fruits, vegtables, or flowers, and let the students try what they grow.
4. Use real plants for your class pet: If your classroom has a pet turtle, lizard or fish, use real plants instead of fake plants. It’s better for the environment, as well as your pet.
5. Take an eco-friendly field trip: Walk to a nearby park to look and watch the local ecosystems without using gas.