Ecology Club
moderated by Mrs. Schwartz
Students who join the Ecology Club show an interest in preserving the environment. Through their actions at school, at home, and in their community, they take small steps towards conservation and preservation of resources. They are committed to protecting the Earth by promising to reduce, reuse, and recycle. As stewards of the environment, club members help to increase awareness and attempt to reduce the school’s carbon footprint. One small change can make a huge difference.
Interested in joining Ecology Club?
The application form can be downloaded HERE.
2nd Semester Calendar of Events
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Projects Ecology Club works on throughout the school year:
--volunteer at SCARCE making super crayons for special needs kids out of old broken ones and sorting through books from the book rescue
--volunteer to work the electronics event in Lisle every 3rd Saturday collecting e-waste from residents
--collect batteries
--promote Energy Action Days on PLC Wednesdays reminding teachers to turn off lights and use electricity sparingly
--paper recycling in classrooms and offices
--plastic bottle and aluminum can collection in partnership with Waste Management and the Pepsico company
--fall and spring gym shoe drives in partnership with Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program
--fall, winter, and spring chip bag competitions
--Jewel-Osco reusable bag program called "Five for the Future"
--lunch recycling for TerraCycle
--participation in America Recycles Day in November
--made recycled paper valentines during lunch periods on February 14th
--celebration of Earth Hour in March
--plant trees on the high school campus for Earth and Arbor Day
--participation in the DuPage River Sweep
--assist with the end-of-year locker clean out to reuse and recycle unwanted school supplies
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News 'n' Notes:
Mayor Broda of Lisle Recognizes LHS Ecology Club
On April 18th, Mayor Broda invited members of the LSHS Ecology Club to the Village Board Meeting to be recognized for their commitment to keeping Lisle "green". Throughout this year, the students of the Ecology Club have promoted the “3 R’s” of recycling: reduce, recycle and reuse. Congratulations to the club members for their continued commitment to helping our environment. The village meeting was televised live and can be viewed at the link below.
Fast forward to the 5:25 mark. Village Meeting
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Forget to come to a meeting?
Want to know what events are planned for next month?
Join the Lisle HS Ecology Club's Facebook Group.
Contact an officer for more details.
TerraCycle Videos
Where does my lunch stuff go?
Club Officers 2011-2012
Co-Presidents - Matt Gill and Becky Fuys
President - Beth Plucinski
Secretary - Hannah Groce
Treasurer - Eric Osika
Some Important Documents
