Packaging Scavenger Hunt

How much packaging is used to wrap the foods you eat? Conduct a packaging scavenger hunt at a local grocery store.

Make a list of the foods you find with no wrapping, with one wrapping, with two wrappings and with three or more wrappings.

What Can We Do?

Since we all produce garbage, we are all part of the problem. But we can also be part of the solution. Of all the environmental issues we face today, garbage is one each of us can (and should) do something about. It's all about making wise choices.

The choices we make every day affect the amount and types of garbage we toss. When we rethink the way we live, reduce what we buy, reuse things instead of getting new ones, recycle and compost; we not only make less waste, we also save valuable natural resources and energy, and create less pollution.

Take responsibility for the waste you produce. Make a difference at home, school and when shopping. It's easy and every little bit helps!