The Wiley "Go Green Initiative"

Go Green Initiative
What you can do to help

Feed The Bin logo Wiley recycles:  Paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans-- Feed the Bin http://www.wakegov.com/recycling/schools/invole.htm

For Science Night only, Wiley will collect for part reuse: inkjet cartridges, cell phones, DVD & DVD video games in original cases, Laptop computers,MP3 players, digital cameras, Digital Video recorders/camcorders, digital picture frames, GPS devices, Portable DVD players, video game consoles---Ecophones www.ecophones.com
Note: After Science Night, only inkjet cartridges will be collected.

Water Collection Barrel now installed in the outdoor classroom!

Look for Go Green tips of the week in your teacher newsletters

Past week's tips:

recycle dude
March 5th
Repainting? Choose a paint that is low in VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds). It's healthier for your family and the environment. When you are disposing of paint, make sure you find out the proper location to drop it off. Paint should never be placed with the regular trash.
February 28th
Did you know that tire pressure affects gas mileage? If your tires are not properly inflated, you could be reducing your gas mileage by up to 10%! Check your tires regularly so that you can save the environment and money too!
February 21
Compact fluorescent light bulbs put out as much light as regular incandescent bulbs, but last 8 to 10 times longer, and use anywhere from 50 to 75 percent less electricity for the same (or more!) light output. You will save money in the long run on both your electric bill and cost of replacing light bulbs while reducing your carbon footprint on the environment!
February 13th
As you know, we are in the middle of a serious drought. Please do what you can to save water by never pouring it down the drain. Use leftover water from unfinished drinking glasses, pet dishes etc. to water plants or for other uses around the house. For additional suggestions to save water around the house, please visit www.eartheasy.com/live_water_saving.htm.
February 7th recycle
Save energy! Turn off your computer screensaver (which runs on full power) and put your computer in "standby" or "sleep" mode when not in use. Remember to always turn it off at night!
February 3rd
To cut down on water waste, put an inch or two of sand or pebbles inside each of two plastic bottles to weigh them down. Fill the bottles with water, screw the lids on, and put them in your toilet tank, safely away from the operating mechanisms. This may save ten or more gallons of water per day. Be sure at least 3 gallons of water remain in the tank so it will flush properly.
January 24
Did you know aluminum foil is recyclable? Just crumple it into a ball and put it in the recycling bin. If there is food stuck to it, rinse it under water and then place with your other recyclables.
January 18th
Visit catalogchoice.org. It is a free website that will stop catalogs from being delivered to your home. You get to choose which catalogs to opt out of. It just takes a few minutes and you will be helping to make a big impact on our environment.
January 10th
Reduce waste while cleaning. Instead of using paper towels, use microfiber cloths. Go to methodhome.com and type in “DANNY” at checkout to get 20% off the purchase price of a set of towels. (expires February 3)
January 3rd
Visit the website greendimes.com. You can stop over 90% of your junk mail by donating only $15. (It is normally $36.) This organization has stopped over 3 million pounds of junk mail, planted/saved over 425,000 trees and saved over 8.5 million gallons of water.