Keeping litter under control will take a change of mindset, and Keep Philadelphia Beautiful promotes that change through Philadelphia’s 5th graders with its Litter-Free School Zone Program.
“An introductory pathway to environmental awareness,” KPB boosts litter education in schools with litter prevention exercises and school service tasks. Students become “litter ambassadors,” receiving a degree in litter education to pass along to the entire school population. Students benefit with new responsibilities and exposure to solving real-world problems, while each school receives a community-conscientious corps eager to make a positive impact.
In addition to the education criteria, KPB provides cleaning supplies and assistance, not to mention a camera for that inevitable photo op. Field trips, community projects and an award ceremony are all part of the program, too.
This effort is a big step for little feet, and the progress made within each Litter-Free School Zone will be seen for years. Registration for this school year ends in February, so if you want your children to participate encourage their class to enroll today. For details, contact Keep Philadelphia Beautiful, 215-477-0235, or visit KPB online.
