Garbage in the Netherlands
Is non- recyclable trash put in a landfill or incinerated in The Netherlands?
Incinerated
What is at the core of the ECO-SCHOOL program?
Students first, student lead initiative.
What is Fair Trade?
A global movement that ensures farmers and workers get a fair deal for the goods they produce.
What percent of glass and paper is recycled in The Netherlands?
90%
Why did we have knitting and crocheting workshops at ASH this year?
In honor of Warm Sweater Day and national climate action initiative.
Why is Fair Trade important?
Seeing the logo helps businesses know which products are ethically and sustainably produced while giving consumers confidence that the producers were treated fairly.
How many years does it take plastic to decompose?
20-500 years
How many indoor plants did MS students pot and distribute into classrooms?
33
Of the 450-500 kg of total trash produced per person per year in The Netherlands, what percent is recycled?
60%
Name at least 7 things that ASH recylcles
Paper, plastic, aluminum, food, white board markers, pens, batteries, ink cartridges, Halloween costumes and books.
Of the 60 million tons of waste generated annually in The Netherlands, what percentage is household waste?
15% is household waste; the rest comes from businesses, construction, and industry.
Name at least 3 of the ECO-School themes
Water, Energy, Waste, People, Items, Money