Outreach
Trashology 101: Waste Reduction Curriculum for grades 3-5
The Environmental Department has created an educational curriculum on waste management called Trashology 101. The new curriculum is targeted to students in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) and their teachers, families, youth-serving organizations such as scout groups, recreational clubs, and faith-based organizations. DOWNLOAD FOR FREE.
Through Trashology 101, young people will learn how they are connected to the environment, how solid waste management impacts the environment, and how they can personally make a positive impact in their school, home and community.
Trash Talk and Recycling Road Show Presentations:
Is your group or club ready to jump into recycling and learn more about reducing waste? Johnson County Environmental Department Staff are available to give presentations on the exciting world of waste, recycling and composting. We can talk to your city, community group, church, classroom, neighborhood association, business green team, or any other type of group. Keep in mind you need to allow for at least 20 - 60 minutes for our talk.
To request a presentation for your community, school or municipality, please contact Julie Coon: 913-715-6938.
To request a presentation to your commercial business or multi-family dwelling please contact Craig Wood: 913-715-6917.
To request a presentation on household hazardous waste, please contact Betsy Livingston: 913-715-6936.
Past presentations are archived and downloadable by clicking here.
Kansas Green Schools
The Kansas Green Schools Program provides educational opportunities for preK-12 schools that increase awareness and understanding of environmental interrelationships that impact public health and our society, and that promote responsible environmental stewardship practices.
Their goal is to foster an appreciation and understanding of air and water quality, climate change, energy, reduction and recycling of solid waste, and wildlife habitat.
Grants are available annually for green projects.
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Information about recycling is growing by leaps and bounds and we want to help you stay informed. Subscribe to the monthly Johnson County Eco-Newsletter and you’ll be up to date on all that is happening with recycling, yard waste, electronic recycling, and more.