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 initiatives.
What is Fair Trade?
A global movement that ensures farmers and workers get a fair deal for the goods they produce.
What year did we get solar panels at ASH?
2022
Name at least one animal that is endangered in The Netherlands?
Hedgehogs, European mink, common hamster, garden dormouse, black-tailed godwit, stoats, Eurasian otter, European rabbit, pond and various other bat species, Bottlenose dolphin, Atlantic cod, Basking Shark, Blue Skate, Baltic Sturgeon, European Eel, 62% of butterfly species,55% of bee species, and many, many more animals
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 the national climate action initiative: Warm Sweater Day.
Why is Fair Trade important?
Consumers know which products are ethically and sustainably produced, giving consumers confidence that the producers were treated fairly.
How many solar panels does ASH have?
1078
Why are there fewer spiny dog fish in The Netherlands?
The water is getting too warm around the Netherlands so they seek colder water
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
Name at least 3 fruits that are FairTrade.
Banana, Pineapple, Mango.
How many tons of carbon emissions have we avoided by setting up the solar panels?
296 tons! This is equivalent to 76 car trips around the equator (in a compact car)
How long do pond bats live?
20 years
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.
Name at least 3 dessert brands that are FairTrade
Chocolonely, Ben&Jerry's, Venkade, Maltesers, Green and Black's, Hu.
What is the financial benefit of our solar panels?
It saves between 70,000-100,000 euro per year!
How many babies do pond bats have each year?
1 baby per year
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, Nature, Climate, Food, Transport
Name one of the FairTrade items that ASH has.
Chocolonely, Clipper Tea
With the energy generated on an average spring day from our solar panels, how many refrigerators could we run for an hour?
8200
How fast can a skipper butterfly fly?
Up to 37 miles per hour