WESTMORELAND CLEANWAYS

Educational Resources

Educational material is available through Westmoreland Cleanways at no charge.  Printed material is available while supplies last; the interactive boards are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Materials and supplies can be ordered by calling 724-836-4129.

Print Publications

Celebrate Earth Day Every Day! (Westmoreland Cleanways) Grades 3-6:  Booklet containing a variety of activities and information about how kids can celebrate Earth Day right here in Westmoreland County.

Open Your Eyes to Litter Booklet Series (PA CleanWays/Keep PA Beautiful)
Open Your Eyes to Litter—Grades K-3: helps kids understand the difference between intentional litter (which they know is harmful) and accidental litter (which happens unintentionally, but is still harmful).
Our Littered Past—Grades 4-6:  helps kids see that ever since people have lived together in groups, dealing with their litter and waste has been an issue; how caring individuals and groups can help
Think Before You Toss—Grades 4-6:  describes the ways trash can be handled when properly disposed of: it is recycled, goes to a landfill, or is burned in a resource recovery facility.
Litter In A Watershed—Grades K-3:  focuses on how illegal dumping and littering affect watersheds.
Keeping Our Greenways Clean—Grades 4-6:  how litter and illegal dumping impact greenways and why it's important to keep our environment clean.
* Meets certain PA Dept. of Education standards

Interactive Boards

Test Your Litter IQ Board:  Interactive puzzle board that shows the true lifespan of litter.  Participants choose how long litter takes to break down in the environment.  A buzzer sounds with the correct answer.

Close The Loop Recycling Board:  Interactive puzzle board that shows what becomes of commonly recycled items.  Participants decide what items are made from what recyclable material.  The recycling loop (mobius) flashes with the correct answer.