(Since April 2011)
All
around the world, efforts are being made to maintain a healthy environment. Schools
in particular play a major role in teaching students of the importance of protecting
our earth and ways to make the world clean and green because as the famous saying
goes, “We won’t have a society if we destroy the environment”. Harrow has indeed
opened our minds to this issue so we have decided to involve ourselves in a project
that will be of significant value yet easy and straightforward.
Through the Green Light Project, we hope to encourage everyone to accept the challenge
of keeping our planet healthy. Recycling is important and it definitely does make
a difference to creating a better environment.
"Lionheart Society first-hand
experience in learning about "Light bulb recycling" at Toshiba Recycling Plant..."
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"Students and parents were
very responsive, the amount of lamps and light bulbs collected..."
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ACTIONS TAKEN
- Trip to Toshiba Recycling Plant (Read more →)
- Creation of Posters, Billboards and Brochures
- Placement of a designated boxes or containers for solicited light bulbs
- Assembly speech and presentation for Primary, Prep and Secondary students
Green Light day
"As previously planned, invited
representatives from Toshiba Co. made a presentation from..."
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Member’s Personal Thoughts & Experiences
It is common knowledge that our world is going through a dramatic change. Every
inhabitant on Earth should do his/her part in conserving and protecting the environment.
Currently, societies all over the world are embracing the “3 Rs” (Reuse, Reduce,
Recycle). As a responsible young adult, I was compelled to do my part as well. We
were fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity to have a first-hand experience
on the actual recycling processes of light bulbs and lamps at the Toshiba Recycling
plant. The knowledge I acquired from this trip strengthened my intentions in spreading
awareness to the other students at school. The collection of light bulbs was well
accepted by everyone. By the end of the year, we were able to collect a total of
1,400 light bulbs!
Pat Yontrarak
22/08/2011
Toshiba was kind enough to help us with our other project, “Green Light Project”.
We went to see the production of light bulbs and the processes of recycling. Since
we have raised awareness of mercury in the light bulb and how dangerous it can be
if not disposed properly, there have been many light bulbs coming in our recycling
bin.
Praewa Wattanavrangkul
22/08/2011
The “Green Light Project”, this was to recycle used bulbs to help save our world
for future generations. We aimed to recycle 1,000 bulbs, but in the end, everyone
was supportive and we collected more than 1,400 bulbs!
Peak Kongsoonthorn
22/08/2011
The Main Objective of the “Green Light Project” is to encourage recycling and raise
awareness for proper disposal of hazardous materials. A collection of used or discarded
light bulbs and lamps was put at the gates toHarrow, which allows students and visitors
to drop off their unwanted items. The Lionheart Society had a chance to visit the
Toshiba Plantation, giving us more knowledge of why we should recycle and take care
of used light bulbs. I was taken by how many processes it took to create a single
light bulb, therefore realizing how important this project was. Hopefully we have
encouraged our fellow Harrovians how much this means to us and shed some light to
the importance of our environment and our own safety.
Grace Livingston
22/08/2011