We offer a handful of classes throughout the year on various sustainability topics. Below are the class names and descriptions that are available. If you'd like to request Schenectady County Recycles teaches a class to your school, business, or organization, please click here to fill out the Class Request Form.
Classes are 45-60 minutes in length and include a PowerPoint presentation and take-home brochures for all attendees.
Backyard Composting
Do you have some outdoor space with room to compost but just aren't sure how to start? This is the class for you! We'll talk about the basics of compost science and how exactly to turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment!
Greenwashing
Have you ever wondered if a "green" company is telling the truth? We're going to help you spot some key giveaways to discern what the truth is! Understanding what key terms in the industry mean will help you make the best choices possible. We'll explore past, bogus advertisements and then venture into the conflict surrounding words like, "recyclable" and "post-consumer content".
Recycling: History to how-to
Have you ever wondered when recycling started? This practice dates back to ancient times! We'll venture through the centuries and modern decades to learn about the history of recycling and how we can do our part in our every day lives. It's a history lesson- and a how-to!
Vermicomposting
Worms are some of the most crucial workers when it comes to composting. Did you know you can compost in just a storage bin inside your home, classroom, or business with these little guys? This class will cover the amazing world of worms, how they work, and what their diet looks like in a vermicomposting bin.
Vermicomposting for Kids
This is an interactive, kid-friendly class on worm composting! Attendees will get to meet the worms, hear about why composting is important, and spend time coloring the worm diet with the worms right in front of them!
Zero Waste: A movement of "deconsumption"
The zero waste movement isn't just about fitting your year's worth of trash into a mason jar- it's about making conscious choices when purchasing and- more importantly- when practicing the three Rs. Conscious consumption and the newly popular deconsumption are terms we'll explore in this class, starting with the beginning of the modern zero waste movement and ending with how you can make a difference in your life.
If there is another topic in sustainability that you're interested in, please fill out the form and indicate the topic. Schenectady County Recycles can typically accommodate most sustainability-related topics!
Last updated December 7, 2023