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HELP THE EARTH I’M A CAN

Recycle that paper, Hello, I’m a reused and recycled can or there will be no more trees I have a name – my name is Dan No more leaves blowing with the breeze I’ve been to so many interesting places Watch for those bottles that say P.E.T. JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH And I’ve seen so many thirsty faces Fourteen bottles yields enough fiber for you to wear a Lee SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT How is this possible you may say? The cans made out of steel or tin 1 234 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Well, it happens to cans every day You can just drop them in the recycling bin I am recycled; oh yes it’s true Because when you recycle them I go in used and come out new You’re saving a lot of petroleum 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 678 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 When you buy groceries at the store I get mushed and squished all around Use brown bags and do even more Then I’m ready and I feel so proud You will also save a lot of oil 15 16 1718 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 A boy came in for an orange soda Also use compost so you won’t waste soil He took me for the picture of Yoda If everyone pitched in and recycled But wait, the bin he threw me in Everyone would be better off if they did 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 is not full of silver It’s not hard to do Ewww, there’s used tissues And it’s something to help the Earth and you! 29 30 31 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 and reeking liver William Woods-Grade 5 Here I lie in a sad, sad lump Our Lady of Victories School, Sayreville Rusting away in a smelly dump So next time you grab a can off the shelf RECYCLING APRIL MAY JUNE Think of that can, not just yourself Meanwhile, I’ll sit here Recycling SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT with some orange soda, Is important for all of us to do. 1 12 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Wrapped in this cute little Recycling picture of Yoda Keeps the environment pure and healthy for me and you. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Jill Carman-Grade 6 Recycling Holy Family Academy, Bound Brook Renews products and doesn’t put them to waste. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Recycling TAKE A STAND Saves the Earth so that it can be our home to embrace. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Milk cartons, Recycling Aluminum cans Helps preserve energy, We know how to recycle 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 trees, plastic and so on. Why can’t we take a stand? Recycling 30 Go the extra mile Saves the Earth before it is all gone. It’s not that hard. Recycling Have a bin to recycle Signs on a bin mean that you put products Or a compost pile in the yard. made of aluminum, paper, and plastic in. JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Recycling SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT It’s all for the best For you and for me. Helps new items to be produced. 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Recycling It could save an animal Makes items from products you have used. It could save a tree. Recycling 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 If the difference is big Makes material forever last. If the difference is small Recycling If the difference is barely Needs you! And fast! 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 A difference at all You still should recycle! Jenna Chan-Grade 6 It’s all for the best Good Shepherd Academy, Nutley 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 The earth is our host And we are its guests.

A NEW SOLUTION 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Emily Harrington-Grade 5 Our world is such a sacred place, 30 31 Richard L. Rice Elementary School, Marlton Supporting life with passing grace But our darkest hour has come to call RECYCLING As pollution makes the earth seem small OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER I stepped outside. “OH NO!” I said, Piling landfills in every nation, SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT “What a mess! And it’s widespread! Smoke and smog from incineration 1 234 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 Bottles! Trash! It’s piled high! But after long and careful thought, There is no sun! There is no sky!” A new solution we have sought Plastic, papers, cans and glass 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 678 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Recycling can now save our Earth Brush and twigs and bags of grass And make it pretty as it was at birth Should be separate, should be tied. “Can someone help?” I sighed and cried. Plastic, paper, glass, and cans 15 16 1718 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Are made into new toys and pans Day cares, malls, and grammar schools Can make it work. Now, ain’t that cool? If everyone would start to bring 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Sky and sea and moon and sun Their garbage to recycling Clear and bright for everyone. The Earth would be so sparkling! 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 So, New Jersey lend a hand Aliza Stone-Grade 6 Recycle now and take a stand. Florence M.Gaudineer 31 It’s easy and it’s fun to do Middle School, Springfield Recycle now. Goodbye. Thank you.

RECYCLE, RECYCLE Matthew Tamborello-Grade 5 Roosevelt School, Rahway Recycle, recycle Whatever you do. “I RECYCLE” Recycle your milk carton, Recycle your shoe! I am recycling every day 2 0 0 6 I don’t throw everything away You can even recycle I put things in my recycling bin Your old worn-out tricycle IT’S EASY TO DO…..RECYCLING IS GOOD! RECYCLE THE LOST CITY OF ATLANTIS Or take tubs of plastic I recycle paper and plastic It’s a win win And work some magic Recycling is for the people’s benefit, Recycle, recycle every day! The Lost City of Atlantis… To change them into Even those who throw a fit. It’s important to do, there is more than one way. You know it? Gee wiz! Smashed and crushed into something new, A fuzzy fleece jacket. Crying won’t do the world any good…but… “A tide flooded them,” said the philosopher Plato. It’s the very best thing that we can do Recycle tires for a playground. And what is more If you have a glass bottle Your recycling really could. Save trees for the birds that make a wonderful sound. Hey! I know the truth though! That you wanted to save Cans, and jars, and plastic jugs, The one made by me. It’s a very simple chore Turn it into a surfboard Love to make good energy just like hugs. Save energy with cans remade. The one and only, great theory: Reduce, reuse, recycle to save the earth Plastic lumber decks will not fade. And go catch a wave! In a special container you can throw, The people of Atlantis, they were smart and all, Do the best you can and see the worth Newspapers, magazines, but no, not snow. When you’re feeling hot Spread the word so all can hear. And it seemed like their continent would never fall. Of your bottles and your cans, Give to others what you no longer need, And you turn on the fan An unhealthy planet is my biggest fear. But recycle? Nope, they never did. Give Earth a helping hand. Believe it or not It’s called reusing and it helps, indeed. Recycling is easy to do, Just put in the garbage and closed the lid. My recycling bin is full as I speak, That fan was a can! Save your pennies and reduce what you spend, It is good for our planet, can you help too? Sooner or later, trees and plants were all used, The recycling truck will come Gases and fuels were all fused. Don’t waste Mother Earth; reuse her! Goodness gracious, you’ll be happier in the end! at the end of the week Then garbage filled the land, Preserve resources; they’re our future. Organize your waste into paper and plastic, Alex Patrick-Grade 4 So prepare yourself to do your best, Which sooner only became sand. Recycle at home Only you can reuse – it will make you feel fantastic. St. Catherine School, Spring Lake Save the earth before you rest. Recycle at school Do the world a favor, watch your own behavior! So be smart, And you will be REPROCESS, REUSE...RECYCLE! And have a heart Laura Mihad-Grade 6 Unbelievably cool! Gerhard Patterson-Grade 4 And recycle with fuss, Martin Luther King Jr. School, Jersey City Indian Mills School, Shamong Cans, bottles, paper, glass… Because Atlantis can always strike us. Maggie Sawin-Grade 4 Separate, collate, divide, organize… Moorestown Upper Elementary School, Responsible, conscientious, caring, planning… Sharon Kim-Grade 4 Moorestown Bins, baskets, pails, containers… Fort Lee School #4, Fort Lee Trucks, men, loading, hauling… New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Reuse, reconfigure, reshape… Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Program Reward, benefit, future bright! Bureau of Recycling & Planning 401 E. State St., Trenton, NJ 08625 phone: (609) 984-3438 fax: (609) 777-0769 Printed on Michael Mc Ginn-Grade 5 www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycle Recycled Paper Public School #14, Bayonne Bradley M. Campbell, Commissioner