Valley Center High School Earth Day -April 22^nd, 2024- Valley Center High School

On April 22nd, the Rincon Environmental Department participated in the Earth Day event at Valley Center High School. Giveaways helped to promote environmental awareness, and students visiting the Environmental Department’s table learned about recycling by playing a 3-bin sorting game, that helped students understand which items should be recycled, composted, or disposed of in the trash. Students found Styrofoam particularly challenging to categorize, as many believed it was recyclable, but it belongs in the landfill due to its non-biodegradable nature. The Environmental Department provided tote bags with the Rincon Logo that were made from sustainable and recycled materials. The event featured performances by local tribes showcasing culturally significant songs and dances.

The successful event helped to empower students with knowledge on the importance of waste diversion from the landfill, as reducing, recycling, and re-using materials will help reduce greenhouse gas generation and climate change effects and help lead to a cleaner and healthier future.