RECYCLING - SPEAKERS PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS AND GROUPS

As part of our commitment to protect the environment and promote good recycling practices, the MCIA Education Department delivers free recycling presentations to schools, civic and business organizations, senior citizen clubs and other groups.

We have several presentations that can be modified to meet the expectations of any group. All of the presentations involve M.C. Blue©, the fully recyclable recycling robot, who is accompanied by an MCIA representative.

M.C. Blue Robot

Catch The Blue Wave, with M.C. Blue©
M.C. Blue© is the nation’s first fully recyclable recycling robot. Accompanied by a member of the MCIA staff, M.C. Blue© explains the importance of recycling through songs and audience participation.

PRESENTATIONS

"Planet Beauty" - M.C. Blue© rides in on the "Big Blue Wave" and talks about his own planet, where recycling rules. M.C. Blue© gets 5 helpers from the audience to help play his especially cool game show that teaches the kids about how we recycle bottles, cans, newspapers and mixed papers. (Appropriate for Pre K - grade 2)
"Recycle it or Not" - M.C. Blue© and Mr. Rogers (on video) teach students about what materials we recycle here in Middlesex County. Through the Mr. Rogers video the children will see the recycling process first hand. They will see what happens to the materials after they are picked up from the curb and how they can become something new. M.C. Blue© quizzes the children by naming an object and asking them whether or not it gets recycled. (Appropriate for Pre K - grade 2)
"Recycling Trivia" - M.C. Blue© tests your knowledge of what is recyclable and how to recycle. Educational and fun, this multiple choice quiz teaches students about not only recycling bottles, cans and paper but also about the importance of recycling things such as paint, batteries, tires and composting. (Appropriate for grades 3 - 6)
"Recycling Show & Tell" - M.C. Blue© offers a hands-on explanation of the recycling process. A chance to see and touch useful items made from recycled materials. As M.C. Blue© shows students different items he gives a detailed explanation of how it was transformed from something that we recycle at the curb to something new that we can use. (Appropriate for grade 3 and up, but fun for adults too)
"Recycling and the Landfill" - M.C. Blue© explains how recycling impacts our own Middlesex County landfill and our environment. M.C. Blue© provides the audience with interesting details, facts and statistics about how the landfill is operated and about how recycling will help to extend the life of our landfill. (Appropriate for high school students and adult groups.)

SPEAKERS BUREAU
MCIA representatives are available to speak on any recycling-related topic. We will customize a presentation to meet the needs and expectations of your group.

COMMUNITY EVENTS
The MCIA offers a recycling education booth for County and municipal events as well as corporate and nonprofit health fairs. The booth is free and is staffed by MCIA representatives. M.C. Blue© often makes an appearance.

GENERAL INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS
Reservations for presentations and/or the booth must be made in advance, in writing. Bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis.

For information or reservations: Call the MCIA Education Office at (609) 409-5033, or e-mail ja@mciauth.com.