CODE HELP • Register • Search • Gallery • Calendar • FAQ • Memberlist • Usergroups • Log in Home Beavers Cubs Scouts Venturers Leaders Recycling Badge          Stittsville Scout Group Forum Index -> Wolf Cub Badges » Black Star View previous topic View next topic Recycling Badge Message  Recycling Badge Do any three in each of the categories: A. Reduce Look in your home or in a store for products that could be sold with less packaging. With the help of an adult, check the tire pressure in a car to see if the tires are properly inflated to improve gas consumption. Bring your own non-disposable mug and eating utensils to use at camp or bring a garbage-free lunch to school regularly. Make a list or draw how you and your family could reduce the amount of electricity used at home. Describe in writing or by drawing, how you and your family could save water when washing, electricity, cooking and doing yard work. Make a list or draw how you and your family could reduce the amount of heat needed to keep your home warm. B. Reuse Choose something that you currently throw away and come up with a new idea on how to reuse it safely. Explain and show new uses for old plastic containers. Explain and show new uses for old jars and cans. Make a project from old lumber or Christmas trees. Describe and show new uses for different kinds of paper, greeting cards, bags and cardboard boxes. Repair and donate old toys to somebody. With help from an adult, collect old clothes, furniture or books and donate them. C. Recycle Build a composter and either use it yourself or give it to a friend. Help publicize a home toxic waste collection day in your community, such as for collecting old paints, garden chemicals, oil, etc. Tell or show your pack three products that are made with recycled materials. Participate in a recycling project such as a bottle or paper drive. Visit or learn about a company or industry that is involved in recycling or collecting recyclable materials. Make a list of products that display the recycling symbol. Using old paper products, make your own recycled paper. Help organize or participate in a recycling program. Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:40 am   Here are some resources you can use to help earn this badge. Recycling in the Home http://www.recycle-more.co.uk/ Reducing Electricity http://www.tipdiva.com/2008/01/02/84/ Conserving Energy http://www.powerscorecard.org/reduce_energy.cfm Composting at Home http://www.ottawa.ca/city_services/recycling_garbage/compost/home_en.html Art from Recycled Materials http://www.kinderart.com/recycle/ Recycling Services & Companies http://perc.ca/waste-line/divest/company.html Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:59 pm Display posts from previous:  All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year  Oldest FirstNewest First         Stittsville Scout Group Forum Index -> Wolf Cub Badges » Black Star All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to:  Select a forum Scout Talk----------------News-- Group NewsEvents-- Event Activities-- Event ReportsParent InformationScouting Resources-- Scouting & How-To Information-- Knots, Knots, and more KnotsTrainingARCHIVES Fun for All----------------Songs-- Gross and Fun Songs-- Mellow Slow Songs-- Songs for Grace-- Action Songs-- Seasonal SongsSkits-- Easy Skits-- Intermediate Level Skits-- Fully Involved SkitsCheers & Chants-- Chants-- Announcements...-- CheersGames-- Wide Spread Out, Lots of Room Games-- Water Games-- Quick and Easy Games-- Team Games-- Obstacle Course Games-- Memory Games-- Fun or Steam Off Games-- Strategy Games-- Races & Relays-- Outdoor Games-- Nature Hunts-- Indoor Games-- Flashlight GamesCrafts-- Easy Crafts-- Intermediate Level Crafts-- Fully Involved CraftsExperiments-- Easy Experiments-- Intermediate Level Experiments-- Fully Involved ExperimentsCool Snacks-- Campfire Snacks-- Hiking Snacks Leaders----------------Leader Resources-- General Information-- Event Planning-- Group Meeting Minutes-- Scouting Location Info-- Program Sharing Ideas-- Leader Pocket Pieces-- Woodbadge1 Program Resources Beavers----------------Beaver Resources-- Colony Jump Start Programs-- GAMSOCS - GAMES-- GAMSOCS - PLAY ACTING-- GAMSOCS - MUSIC-- GAMSOCS - STORY TELLING-- GAMSOCS - OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES-- GAMSOCS - CRAFTS-- GAMSOCS - SPIRITUALITY-- COLONY WB1 TRAINING MATERIAL Cubs----------------Cub Resources-- Pack Jumpstart ProgramsWolf Cub Badges-- Black Star-- Blue Star-- Green Star-- Tawny Star-- Red Star-- Purple Star-- Specialty Badges Scouts----------------Scout Resources-- Chief Scout Voyageur-- Chief Scout Pathfinder-- Chief Scout Outdoor Activities-- Chief Scout Background Material-- Troop Jumpstart Programs-- Year Round Camper-- City of Ottawa Camp Programs-- Magic In Campfires Venturers----------------Venturer Resources You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You can attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group Design by Freestyle XL / Flowers Online.