Litter Board
Westmoreland Cleanways has an interactive litter board that we take to schools and special events to teach young and old alike the life span of litter and the problems it can cause. Items of litter commonly found along Pennsylvania roadways are displayed: a cigarette butt, aluminum can; various grades of plastic; styrofoam; leather; fabric; organic waste; etc. There is also a list of time periods from a few years to indefinite. The object is to match the item of litter with the number of years it takes to deteriorate. Correct answers result in a loud buzz that signals the participant that they know their "stuff" and are a true friend of the environment.
Recycling Board
One side of the recycling board depicts items normally picked up by curbside recycling programs and on the other side are several manufactured items. The students try to match the recyclables with the items manufactured from them. A correct answer produces a loud buzz and spinning light in the recycling symbol.
Teachers and youth group leaders can borrow the litter board and recycling board for use in classrooms and meetings to enhance environmental studies.
