Learn about our schools waste, and how we should help reduce it.
Data Graphs
For the graphs below, we used a google form to collect responses from over 50 students in the BOHS freshmen population. The response were anonymous to ensure the most accuracy when collecting the data. There were 7 visualizable questions. How often each student recycles, how often they throw the correct trash into the correct bin, how often they litter, how often they see litter, how much food they throw away from the school lunch and snack, how often they pick up trash, and their intrest in rewards for picking up trash and recycling. We also collected data by asking the lunch staff about what they see and what they feel. We asked Shenia Zepeda 4 questions, which were, "How much waste do you see outside the trashcan vs inside of the trashcan?", "Do you feel that your student body puts the proper types of waste in the proper trash cans?", "Is there more trash left out in classrooms, or outside?", "Do you sort through trash to make sure the correct waste is in the correct bin?". To which they answered “More waste outside, but it is donated to food shelters”,
“Probably (We are hopeful that students will put only food waste into green trash bins, once they are out.)”, “Somewhat even”, "No". After hearing these answers, we came to the consensus that there is lots of food leftover after serving but it doesn't go to waste, the location of littering doesn't matter, and litter is a large problem that plagues our campus everywhere, and the trash bins are not sorted through whatsoever by any personnel on campus.
Invest in our solution!
For our solution to solve these problems, we have 3 simple solutions
- Flashy Recycling and waste can signs
- More “Share Bins” around the lunch area
- Environmental Awareness Program
We believe that these solutions will help reduce the amount of waste on campus, and help students understand the importance of recycling and waste management.
The flashy signs will help students understand what goes where, and the share bins will help reduce the amount of food waste that is thrown away, and it will make sure it goes to someone or somewhere that actually needs it. The Environmental Awareness Program will help students understand the importance of recycling and waste management, and how they can help reduce waste on campus. We hope to get these solutions implemented in the near future.
