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Mr. Sims from Lancaster, SC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recycling Everyday in School

Help me give my students recycling education materials to understand the importance of preserving natural resources for tomorrow.

  • $6,963 goal

This project expired on September 24, 2024.

This project expired on September 24, 2024.

My Project

Recycling education helps children understand the importance of preserving natural resources for tomorrow. It encourages them to think about how they live their lives and develop life-long sustainable habits from an early age.

Recycling is the process of taking materials ready to be thrown away and converting (changing) them into reusable materials.

Only certain products, including paper, plastic, glass, and metal, can be recycled, and the process of recycling is different for each material.

By teaching our kids about recycling, we are not only helping to reduce waste and save natural resources but also instilling a sense of responsibility and environmental awareness in them from a young age.

We need a large recycle bin to transport recycle materials in our school. We need T-Shirts for our students to show their pride and be part of the recycling team. We need water bottles so students will stop trashing plastic water bottles daily. We need trash truck to demonstrate how recycling works. We need brooms and dustpans to complete the process.

Mr. Sims A.R. Rucker Middle School Grades 9-12

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Lancaster, SC View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rubbermaid Commercial Utility Cart, 20 Cubic Feet, Black, Utility Cart for Waste Collection, Laundry Transportation and Collection, Durable Cleaning Cart • Amazon Business $1,318.95 1 $1,318.95
Zubebe 80 Pcs Reusable Water Bottles Bulk Clear Bottles with Stainless Steel Leak Proof Lids Acrylic Bottles with Nylon Carrying Strap Shaker Bottles for Water, Milk, Smoothie, Juice Beverage (17 oz) • Amazon Business $112.99 6 $677.94
Set of 4 Mini Trash & Recycling Cans with Lid & Wheels for WWE Wrestling Action Figures • Amazon Business $34.95 12 $419.40
Garbage Truck Toys Metal Cab, Realistic Trash Truck Toys for Boys with Lights and Sounds, Friction Powered Recycling Truck for Kids, Front Loader with Dumpster, 4 Trash Bins with Trash Cards, 12" • Amazon Business $36.99 6 $221.94
Garbage man garbage truck i like to talk trash T-Shirt • Amazon Business $16.99 12 $203.88
Garbage man garbage truck i like to talk trash T-Shirt • Amazon Business $16.99 12 $203.88
Garbage man garbage truck i like to talk trash T-Shirt • Amazon Business $16.99 12 $203.88
Garbage man garbage truck i like to talk trash T-Shirt • Amazon Business $16.99 12 $203.88
JOYIN Large Friction Powered Garbage Truck Toy Set, Includes Dumpster, Trash Bins, and Learning Cards for Kids • Amazon Business $33.59 6 $201.54
Bruder Toys Trash Bin Set (3 Small, 1 Big) • Amazon Business $19.99 10 $199.90
Wiosi Miniature Trash Can Bin Stationery Organizer and Unique Tiny Size Recycling Cans Set Pencil Cup Desktop Holder Black Orange 2-Pack • Amazon Business $14.99 12 $179.88
Riding Dirty Recycling Trash Garbage Truck T-Shirt • Amazon Business $14.99 12 $179.88
Collapsible Rolling Crate on Wheels, 440lbs Capacity Foldable Storage Bins Heavy Duty Plastic Furniture Moving Dolly Cart for Travel Shopping Luggage Office Use with Removable 360° Rotation Wheels • Amazon Business $78.39 2 $156.78
WILLBOND 20 Pcs Heavy Duty Broom Outdoor Indoor Commercial Angle Brooms Bulk for Courtyard Garage Lobby Mall Market Floor Home Kitchen Room Office Pet Hair Rubbish 54 Inch (Red) • Amazon Business $132.99 1 $132.99
Mini Trash Can with Lid Swing Top Small Trash Can Pen Holder for Car Bedroom Office Desktop 22 Fl Oz (4 Pcs Multi-Color) • Amazon Business $12.79 10 $127.90
AUEAR, 6 Pack Mini Trash Cans Play Set Push Vehicles Garbage Cans Assorted Color Holder for Home School • Amazon Business $7.09 12 $85.08
50 Strong Bulk Water Bottles | 24 Pack Sports Bottle 22 oz. BPA-Free Easy Open with Pull Top Cap Made in USA Reusable Plastic for Adults & Kids Rack Dishwasher Safe • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Clear Plastic Tumbler with Straw and Lid Bulk Water Bottle Iced Coffee Travel Mug Cup with Lid and Straw Reusable Plastic Cups for Kids Christmas Water Smoothie Party Birthday (56 Pack,24 oz, 16 oz) • Amazon Business $53.79 1 $53.79
Masthome Broom and Dustpan Set with 52" Long Handle, Upright Stand Up Dustpan and Broom Combo, Easy to Store, Outdoor Indoor Broom Household Cleaning Supplies for Home Kitchen Room Office • Amazon Business $25.88 2 $51.76
Yocada Heavy Duty Broom and Dustpan Set Commercial Outdoor Indoor 2+1 Perfect for Courtyard Garage Lobby Mall Market Floor Home Kitchen Room Office Pet Hair Rubbish • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Broom and Dustpan, Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Long Handle Broom with Dustpan, Broom and Dustpan Combo for Office Home Kitchen Lobby Floor Use Dustpan and Broom Set • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Sweep Pan with Handle Broom and Dustpan Set for Home Broom with Dustpan Combo with Long Extendable Handle for Home Kitchen Office Lobby • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Nunkitoy Trash Can Toy,Garbage Truck's Trash Cans, Mini Curbside Vehicle Garbage Bin Trashcan Great for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $8.98 5 $44.90
Mifoci 20 Pieces Water Bottle Bulk Plastic Water Bottles Bulk Gym Sports Adults Kids Reusable Large Water Bottles with Leak Proof Flip Top for Party Outdoor School Classroom (Colorful,17 oz) • Amazon Business $44.79 1 $44.79
BLACK+DECKER Butler Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Short Handle, Stand Up and Lightweight Space Saving Dust Pan and Broom Combo for Kitchen, Living Room, Bathroom, Lobby Floor Use • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
Kids Garbage Truck T-Shirt • Amazon Business $16.95 2 $33.90
Zubebe 20 Pcs 10 oz Reusable Water Bottles Bulk Clear Bottles with Stainless Steel Leak Proof Lids Acrylic Bottles with Nylon Carrying Strap Shaker Bottles for Water, Milk, Smoothie, Juice Beverage • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Folews Broom and Dustpan Set Heavy Duty, 55 Inch Long Handle Broom and Dust Pan Commercial Large Broom with Dustpan Combo Set Upright Dustpan Broom for Lobby Home Kitchen Outdoor Indoor - Blue • Amazon Business $28.89 1 $28.89
Folews Broom and Dustpan Set, Heavy Duty Dust Pan and Broom with Long Handle 55 Inch Broom with Dustpan Combo Set for Home Kitchen Indoor Outdoor Sweeping Broom for Floor Cleaning - Gray • Amazon Business $26.89 1 $26.89
Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Broom and Dustpan Combo for Office, Long Handle Broom with Upright Standing Dustpan,Indoor&Outdoor Sweeping (Gray&Orange) • Amazon Business $24.29 1 $24.29
Upgrade Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, 52'' Long Handle, Standing Dustpan and Broom for Kitchen Office Lobby Floor • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Upgrade 52" Long Handle with Stand Up Dustpan Combo Set for Office Kitchen Lobby Floor Use • Amazon Business $20.39 1 $20.39
Broom and Dustpan Set for Home with Lid Indoor Upright Dustpan and Broom Combo Dust Pan with Long Handle Standing Sweeper Angle Broom Sweeping Room Office Garden Kitchen Floor Kids Pet Hair • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
OLLSDIRE Broom and Dustpan Set for Home 2024 Indoor Broom with Dustpan Combo Set Upright Dust Pans with Long Handle Angle Broom for Kids Garden Pet Hair Lobby Wood Floor Sweeping Kitchen • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
12-Pack Bulk Empty Plastic Reusable Juice /Water Bottles to work great as Smoothie Bottles with Black Lids Great for Sensory Crafts and Calming Bottles 400ml • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Garbage Truck Riding Dirty T-Shirt • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95

Materials cost

$5,418.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.99

Sales tax

 $381.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$81.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$5,918.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,044.40

Total project goal

$6,962.69

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