Education
One of the primary missions of The Green Team is to reach out to all members of the Mahoning County community with an important message: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Don't Litter.
The Green Team has many educational programs and activities that target everyone from toddlers to seniors. We also sponsor many participatory programs that allow Mahoning County residents to actively help improve the environment we all share. For more information on any of these programs, please contact The Green Team's Education Department at 303-740-2060.
The Green Team has many educational programs and activities that target everyone from toddlers to seniors. We also sponsor many participatory programs that allow Mahoning County residents to actively help improve the environment we all share. For more information on any of these programs, please contact The Green Team's Education Department at 303-740-2060.
"You're never too old to learn" is an expression that more than applies to adult education programs offered by The Green Team. We have a wealth of information to pass along to environmentally conscious Mahoning County residents.
To learn more about any of these programs, or to schedule a Green Team appearance, please call the Green Team Education Department at 303-740-2060.
Our programs are perfect for:
Mahoning County residents can also take advantage of:
One of our most popular programs. We'll demonstrate the benefits of composting, show you how to get started, and also provide many of the materials you'll need. There is a fee to attend and receive a new backyard composting bin. Call Kim Lewis at 330-740-2060 for more details and to get registered for the next composting seminar.
If you're interested in saving trash collection costs by generating less waste through recycling and composting, we have information that can help families go on a variable rate or Pay As You Throw program. Several private trash collection companies offer incentives to residents who generate less waste. Call 330-740-2060 for more details. Learn how to cut your trash collection costs in half!
To learn more about any of these programs, or to schedule a Green Team appearance, please call the Green Team Education Department at 303-740-2060.
Our programs are perfect for:
- Social clubs
- Civic organizations
- PTA meetings
- Block watch clubs
- Police and fire auxiliaries
- Business and professional organizations
- Retirees' groups
- Senior citizens' facilities
- Many more!
- Speakers on recycling and other environmental topics
- Paper making demonstration
- "What to Recycle" demonstration
- Landfill field trips
- Environmental shopping
- Arts and crafts ideas for seniors
- Adopt-a-Spot litter cleanup
Mahoning County residents can also take advantage of:
Green Team Composting Seminars
One of our most popular programs. We'll demonstrate the benefits of composting, show you how to get started, and also provide many of the materials you'll need. There is a fee to attend and receive a new backyard composting bin. Call Kim Lewis at 330-740-2060 for more details and to get registered for the next composting seminar.
Pay As You Throw
If you're interested in saving trash collection costs by generating less waste through recycling and composting, we have information that can help families go on a variable rate or Pay As You Throw program. Several private trash collection companies offer incentives to residents who generate less waste. Call 330-740-2060 for more details. Learn how to cut your trash collection costs in half!
We have youth programs for everyone from pre-K through high school and college students. Many of these programs and activities are also perfect for scout groups, campfire groups, church youth groups, home-schooled children and others. We're very flexible and can tailor our program to your group's specific needs.
To learn more about any of these programs, or to schedule a Green Team appearance at your school or organization, please call the Green Team Education Department at
303-740-2060.
School administrators are encouraged to speak with The Green Team about having a waste assessment performed at their school. Many materials, most notably paper, that are now discarded in the trash can be recycled. The Green Team can place a special 4-cubic-yard dumpster on school property to accept these recyclables. Currently, there are over 78 schools enrolled in this program.
To learn more about any of these programs, or to schedule a Green Team appearance at your school or organization, please call the Green Team Education Department at
303-740-2060.
Programs & Activities
- Puppet shows ("Turtle's Mishap," "Trash Puppet Show")
- Lorax, Wartville Wizard, Wump World
- Litter bug skit
- Paper making demonstration
- Environmental bingo
- Litter-line relay games
- Arts and crafts ideas
- Science Fair project ideas and judging
- "What to Recycle" demonstration
- Landfill field trips
- School litter clean-ups
- School contests
- Assist with environmental clubs
- Environmental shopping
- "Cash for Cans" program
- Green Team Jeopardy
- Adopt-a-Spot litter cleanup
Waste Assessment
School administrators are encouraged to speak with The Green Team about having a waste assessment performed at their school. Many materials, most notably paper, that are now discarded in the trash can be recycled. The Green Team can place a special 4-cubic-yard dumpster on school property to accept these recyclables. Currently, there are over 78 schools enrolled in this program.