Aaron Mibab 6: Recycling at Donna Klein

     Ever since I was little, I remember my father taking out the recycling or doing activities relating to recycling. He would remove the tabs from coke cans and collect them; I remember he had a large bag or two where the metal tabs stayed. I also remember “helping” him take apart boxes so more could fit into the recycling bins. Recycling was important to him because it is taking care of the environment and world that his children will inherit. Due to his beliefs, I believe recycling is important to take care of the world that will one day be my responsibility.

     Many of you reading this blog may think, “recycling at Donna Klein? Why would that be a topic? I have seen recycling bins in the school.” Well due to my participation in the Green club, I was informed that Donna Klein does not actually recycle.

      Donna Klein is also proud of its earned certification as a FranklinCovey Leader In Me Lighthouse School. Because Donna Klein is raising the Jewish leaders of tomorrow, it is upsetting to see us fall short of an important Jewish principle, Tikun Olam. I believe that Donna Klein should be recycling especially considering how simple recycling is. 

     The matter of recycling may be out of the jurisdiction of Donna Klein. From my knowledge, The Jewish Federation likely is responsible for cleaning, trash, and recycling. Although Donna Klein may not have direct control over this aspect, we still have the ability to act or raise our voices. I think that the green club and the rest of the school should advocate for recycling to occur. 

     If one of the concerns for recycling is cost, there are a few simple solutions that immediately come to my mind.

     The school could hold a fundraiser specifically for recycling and if need be offer a dress-down pass. This is an extremely simple way to raise awareness and the necessary money.

     Students could possibly volunteer to be responsible for recycling. A certain number of students would be responsible for collecting the recycling and placing it alongside their own household recycling. To make this more appealing to students, they could receive community service hours for their work. This solution would act as a win for both students who need community service and for the school which would not need to pay to recycle.


What are your thoughts on recycling and how/if it could be implemented in Donna Klein?

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  1. AnonymousNovember 1, 2022 at 6:45 AM

    I didn't know DKJA didn't actually recycle what was in their bins. I feel so betrayed. We should definitely do some type of fundraiser or callout for that

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