Educational Materials
Education is a large part of S.A.V.E.'s mission. Here you can see presentations
and other educational materials that we have put together on various recycling-related
topics. S.A.V.E. staff and volunteers are also available to give presentations
at schools in the Helena area. In the past we have presented to several
schools in Helena, as well as Townsend. Please contact recycle @ Savemobile.org
if you would like S.A.V.E. to present to your school or organization.
Presentations
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle - This presentation is geared toward younger children and addresses the importance of the 3 Rs.
The Basics of Recycling - Outlines the basic process of recycling and why it is important.
Recycling in Your School - Describes different models for school recycling programs. Check out this worksheet to get your school's recycling program started too!
Fact Sheets
Plastic Recycling Fact Sheet - Learn about the recycling process in Helena, what your plastic can be recycled into, and read some Frequently Asked Questions about plastic!
Greening Your Life: Tips and Tricks to Get You Started - Some simple things that you can do to decrease your imprint on the Earth.
Alternative Transportation in Helena - Getting around Helena without starting your car (unless it is a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle of course).
Lesson Plans and Activities
Litter Lesson (Grades 1-3) - Covers the basics of litter and why it can be harmful to the environment. Includes an outdoor clean-up activity.
The 3 Rs Lesson (Grades 1-3) - Discusses the 3 Rs of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Includes a recycling relay activity.
Save the Planet Word Search - A wordsearch made up of key words from the 3 Rs lesson and the litter lesson.
Videos
The below video shows the July 2009 collection and baling of plastics at S.A.V.E.'s plastics drive. This event is a unique example of event based recycling designed to augment recycling infrastructure in a rural community that would otherwise have no plastics recycling option. All rights reserved by Savemobile.org and artist Hannah Grotbo.