Essential questions
What does it mean to say that there is no such thing as “away”?
Why is e-waste such a big concern?
What is compost, and how can we encourage society to compost more?
What steps has your family taken or could your family take to better manage its waste?
What could students, administrators, staff, teachers, and the community at large do to make waste management practices on campus more sustainable?
Do you think students conducting a waste eco-audit can truly help improve the school?
What skills and information can be learned from an eco-audit? Is it a valuable educational experience?
What recommendations do you have for making waste management on campus more sustainable?
To whom do you want to make those recommendations?
What strategies will you use to communicate your messages?
How can you work with other groups to strengthen your message?
What has the eco-audit taught you about leadership and citizenship?