' IowaYouth in Action ' At the Governor's Conference onvolpnteer Service,'October 2 - 3,2000, Governor Thomas

Vilsack will proclaim October as Iowa Youth in Action Month. This proclamation~is due in ' part to a pair of motivated teenagers, Maktha.Fung, of Iowa Falls and Keegan Kautzq, qf Perry. Because of the vision of these recent high school graduates, a non-profit organization, Youth Action, Inc. has formed. *with a koal of $60,000, the duo has raised $12,500 to date including a $5,000 grant from the Des Moines Register. These funds will be awarded throughout Iowa as rewyrds to successful volunteer youth applicants under the age of 25. '

he inspiration for the organization began in 1998 when the!r high school teachers selected Fung and ~autzky to attend the Hugh OIBrianYouth Leadership Conference (HOBY). "If it weren't for our attendance

, Allison, Iowa. ' I at HOBY, Youth Action, Inc. would not exist," states Martha Fung, Executive Director. "The teachers that

selected ug gave us the best opportunity to demonstrate our leadership and be with those that were as passionate as we were."

,I . Envlrecycle Challenge . I I Start an I! Recycle Team ' 1

America Recycles Day is November 15th. Are there specific environmental areas that need irlcreased education or participation in your community, such as composting, toxic cleanup, waste tire management or available recycling programs? Here is your chance to actively participate in America Recycles Day, reduce waste, and have a

'great time!, Organize your own ,I! Recycle ~ e a m : Each team member will receive an

America Recycles Day i s I! Recycle tee ,

,November 15,2000. shirt, ball cap and I! Recycle

buttons to be handed out to friends and '

neighbors. Student groups will be aw'arded tree seedlings or prairie packets to plant in their own communities. You inight even want to use your I! Rebcle Team projects to apply for the Green Flag Program award! In

, recognition of environmental achievements, award-winners will receive a greefi flag to proudly display at their schools. Get into the action, start your: own I! Recycle Team today!

For more information on'organizing an I! Recycle Team or the Green Flag Program contact Garth Frable, (515) 265-1596, frable3r@aol.com.

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Ninety-six percent of you, our readers, rated the 4R's as either good or excellent. Your dedication and active participationin rising Septem her 2000 the environmental awareness of future . . , generations prompted the 4R's to actively . seek and to'be awarded funding for another. ~c"'"-4 A\/

school year. I

On June 14, the Resource Enhancement and Protection '

Conservation Education Program (REAP-CEP) of the Iowa Department of Education ,

awarded the Iowa Recycling Association a grant to publish 4R's for another year, 4R's is also supported by the Bank of America, the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation, Fraser Papers, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and all 15 of Iowa's Area Edbcation Agencies.

T have the opportunity of editing 4R's for the 2000-2001 school year. I am committed to

, providing you with educational programs and resources while learning . from your experiences. With your input, I believe we can have a solid I

impact on reducing, reusing, recycling and renewing. Please submit your school's activities and events to Shelene *

Codner, (319) 267-2630,

"Education without caring, without a soul, without spirit,

without purpose beyond subject

matter is as viable as a person with

a brain but without a heart"

-Author Unlmown

2742 SE Market Street Des Moines, lowa 503 17

(5 15) 265- 1596 Fax (5 15) 265-6690 .

Garth Frable, Executive Director , frable3r@aol.com -,

Shelene dodner, Editor shelly@netins.net' (3 19) 267-2630

This project is partially funded by a REAP CEP Grant frbm the Iowa .

Department of Education. ~ddidonal support provided by a Bank of America CatalystGralt, Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation, Iowa Departnlent of Natural;

Resources, andFraser Papers.

'printed with soy'hk on recycled paper made born 100% post-conshmer waste:

-The paper is Genesis, Milkweed, 70# text by Frase[ Papers.,For more information on

100% post-consumer recycled paper contact Fraser Papers, 1-800-543-3297 or

8 www.fraselpapers:com.

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After serving as junior counselors the following year and with the support of Governor Thomas Vilsack, Des Moines Mayor,, Preston Daniels, the Iowa Commission onvolunteer Service .

1 fou;ders O~YOL& ~Ct ioGlnc. ( because it does not give grants for work to be done,

but awards for work that has been kompleted. InitiallyYouth Actioli, Inc. planned ongiving rewards of $1,000 to the top three projects but because of the overwhelming response, $15,000 will be awarded to the top 21 volunteer projects.

Fung hopes studenti ,will be given qn incentive to begin their own volunteer teams. Fung believes toxic cleanup and waste

ScrapperTreadwell - King of the HilllTop of the Heap Recommended audience: Driver's Education students Length: 7-112 minutes Contact: Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments, Jeff Beneke, (319) 235-0311, jbeneke@inrcog.org

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Educates students in proper preventative tire maintenance, waste tire management and the hazards of improper disposal. Scrapper's reckless driving and poor maintenance cause his inevitable demise. Scrapper is given a second chance as a retread and looks forward to spending his golden years as a recycled commodity

become involved in protecting and updating Iowa's Bottle Bill.-"People will listen to those that are passionate."

A is' for Awards Has your school earned an At for outstanding *

environmental achievement? Apply today for fie recognition you deserve.

Green Flag Prowam - Sponsored bv the

HOBY alumni and 10 Gwanis come together to c je~n up a run down amusement park that was cohverted to a nature area in Des Moines, Iowa. The group spent the day weeding flowerbeds and dragging debris from the lake.

on the follow6g criteria: Respondbl'e waste management, green building, buying recycled; energy conservation, water cons'ervation, air quality, environmental education, ' and community environmental outreach. Application materials will be distributed to schools in November and flags will be awarded in Apri12001. Contact Garth Frable, '

Executive Director, (515) 265-1596, frable3r@aol.com.

Kautzky and Fung challenge all students to participate in the rewards program. There is no limit on the number of participants in an individual project. Outstanding pro'ects will receive prizes d, ranging from $500 to $2,000 depen g on the quality of the project. Projects must be completed by March 1,2001. Interested applicants contact Martha Fung, Executive Director, Youth in Action, Inc., a009 Main Street, Iowa Falls, IA 50126, (515) 689-4562;iowayouth2000@hotmail.com.

Governor's lowa Environmental Excellence Awards - Awp-ds will be based on overall environmental excellence, along with special project awards in water quality, waste '

, management and energy efficiencylre'newable energy, Outstanding youth organization is one awards category. '

Application deadline is September 29,2000. Contact Julie Tack, (515) 281-8665, julie.tack@@v.state.ia.us or visit www.state.ia.usIdnrlenergy1awards.

lowa Association of Naturalistsllowa Conservation Education Council Awards - Severql award categories recognize efforts in the promotion of conservation and environmental education. Submission deadline is ~ecember 1,2000. Contact Pamela Holz, (319) 653-7765, conservation@co.washington.ia.us.

GROUNDWATER PROTECTION ACTive Involvement

Did.you know...

When sampled, 40% of

Iowa's wells show pesticide residues?

One gallon of oil can contaminate

one million gallons of water?

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When disposed of improperly the chemicals contained in household hazardous materials (HHMs) can contaminate groundwater sources. Almost 100% of Iowa's rural drinking water and 80% of Iowa's urban . drinking water comes from groundwater supplies. Proper disposal of HHMs is crucial.

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I This disposal problem is a great Iowa generates opport;nity fir students t iget into

8,500 tons of H H M waste per year - the act. Students can develop an

I 5 pounds per I! Recycle Team to educate area household? residents on proper disppsal methods

I , I for HMMs, participate or organize a local Toxic Cleanup Day in their own communities, develop a local waste exchange program and learn about groundwater

Recycling Education through Entertainment

rn Performers Phyllis Turnipseed-Khare - Musical entertainer .and ' ,

songwriter who conveys waste reduction and recycling education through her interactive shows. "Miss Phyllis" also performs other educational shows, including Solar Powered Miss Phyllis, an entertaining and educational show about -

the practical uses a school or community can derive from - composting, gardening, and other environmental practices. For more information contact Ms. Phyllis at (800) 535-2389 or reallygoodmusic@hotmail.com. . ,

, "Ms. Phyllis has energy, enthusiasm and a sheer joy for, what she is doing. She has created a positive message and put it to music - after the show you find yourselfsinging or humming the'tune - which, in turn reinforces her message long after the music has stopped."- Stacie Johnson, Organic Matters

Timothy Wenk Magic - Magic of Recycling. This presentation combines environmental education with fast- paced fun. A variety of magic tricks, illusions, and skits teach students the importance of recycling and waste reduction. Contact Timothy Wenk Magic at (800) Wenk- 123.

Stan Slaughter, Eco-Troubadour - ~usical.ehtertainer and songwriter. Through his performances and creative products he educates students on topics including solid waste issues, recycling, composting, household hazardous waste, worms and dirt. For more inforniation contact Stan - at (888) 484-4477, stansla~gh@aol.com.or visit www.stanslaughter.com.

On-Lit Games Dumptown http:l /www.e~a.govlrecyclecitylgameintro.htm When the game begins Durnptown is littered, polluted, and nothing is being recycled. Students select and implement recycling programs. Each time a new program is implemented Dumptown's landscape changes. Students are able to track landfill space and eldenses.

Toxic Waste River Rafting Game' : - .

I http: I l~.niehs;nih.govlkidsIjvtoxic.htm Students take a tube ride down a toxic waste river and see how long they can avoid the hazardous materials. .

N. Trubble and the Environauts http:/ /www.epa.govlepaoswerlosw/kids/space/index.htm Students are launched on a web mission to the planet Earth. Their main objective is to find ways for humans to reduce waste. Students advance by answering questions correctly

EcoDerby http:Il~,headbone.comlderbv/eco/ . Students discover information about ecosystems and - important environmental issues while learning to research ,

on-line. Students advance by answering questions correctly.

Waste Sort http:lIkidsdomain.funschool.comlcgi-binlga?pel ds1,l Students clean up a wildlife area by sorting glass, plastic, paper and cans making sure to put the correct materials in the appropriate containers. The laridscape changes as each recyclable material is put into'the proper container. -.

- FREE! FREE! FREE! sources, or earth science. E-mail to receive your co,py at:

/ , www.eia.doe. ovlemeulplugs/plschool.html . .International Planet Ark Software - ' . ,,

'Complete with animation and music, educates students in . Recycling Kits, E-mail stickers, Coloring. what they can do far the environment at home, at school Pages, Earth Cards. and inore - '

and in .their sp,are time. Includes an environment4 Visit: www.planetpals.com/- . . ,.

I dictionary with over 150 terms. Download your copy at:. . www.kidsdomain.com/downIpclearthcolorp;l Hazardous Waste cleanup and .

Prevention. Posters - Energy Education Resources Book -. A series of seven posters are avafiable Resource manual published by the Energy Information from the Water Resources Education Center for use by teachers and students to locate curriculum Initiative. E-mail to receive your copies at: materials on energy conseivation, renewable energy, energy www.epa.pov/superfund/kids/poster.htm -

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f 4Rs Evaluation Cou~an 1 - Fall 2000 Toxic Cleanup Days ' September 16,2000, Woodbury County

Contact: Kim Backtnan, (712) 279-6293

septemb;r 23,2000,Van Buren Cbunty . . Cogtact: Susan Salterberg, (319) 498-4516,

ssalter@netins.net.

I - I ' 17 I like the newsletter. . o , 1 I I do not like the newsletter. I I have attached some suggestions ... . .

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I School: , , ,

I 1 Phone: I I I Mail to: Iowa RecyclingAssociatibn, 2742 SE Market St., Des Moines, Iowa 50317. Or Fax: (515) 265-6690. 1

Your school is'now eligible to win a Mngic of~eqdingshow! L I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I J 3 \

Iowa Earth Year 2000 Iowa Earth Year 7 2000 awards monthly grants of $150 to $999 ' to assist Iowans in funding volunteer - environmental I IOWAEARTHYEAR projects. Five ' e o o o

Iowa schooli are among the Eaqth year 2000 grant recipients.

Irving Elementary School - Making Dirt. Contact . Donita Schmitz, 728 Hawthorne, Waterloo, IA

50702, (319) 291-4855. 1

Linn-Mar Middle School - 'Greenhouse and Composting Centez, Contact Susan Hightsho, 3555 North 10th Street, Marion, IA 52302, (319) 377-7373, ext. 7328. . , .

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'Maharishi School - Earth Year 2000 celebration and Tree Planting Contact Eileen Elsinger, 804 North 3rd Street, Fairfield, IA, 52556-2203, (515) '472-9400, dxt. 5057.

Maquoketa Middle School 7th Gradem - River I'

Front Trdil Landscaping of Wildlife. Contact, Margo Sprenger, 200 East Locust, Maquoketa, IA, 52060, (319) 65224956. \

West Early childhood Center.: Earth H U. G, . .

"Help UsGr~w'l Contact Debbi Wells, 516 West 9th Street, Vinton, IA 52349, (319X436.-4728. ,

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For grant information contact Stefanie Forret, (515) 281-8401, stefanie.forret@dnr.state.is.us or visit www.eari$year2000.com. %

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' * Looks Can Be Deceiving . .

Activity Purpose: ,

Demonstration 'illustrating clear water isn't necessarily free of pollutants,,

, Materials: Sugar water, white vinegar, saltwatet tap water, cotton swabs, ,bowls (4). . Instructions: Place one clear liquid in each b~wl., Using '

cotton swabs, have students taste each liquid (dispose of swab after each taste) and record what they taste. After students have all had a chance to taste the clear liquids, discuss pollutants @at can't be seen.

Improper tire disposal threatens our Benton, DeeVanderhoef, (319) 351-6872 BlackHawk, Jeff Beneke, (319) 235-0311

health and safety, Illegal dumping of Boone, Dale Wight, (712) 263-2449

tires has resulted in tire piles that create ' Bremer, JeffBeneke, (319) 235-0311 Buchana~~, Jeff Beneke, (319) 235-0311

fire hazards. Tire fires are not easilv Butler, Jeff Beneke, 73191 235-0311'

1 &ingui$hable and our air &$ ~"".bale~iglit, (712) 263-2449

Ca~~oll , DaleWight, (712) 263-244'9 soil with hazardous and potentially toxic . Cedar. GarvVallem. 13091 793-6300 . I

Tire Hazards - Tire Recycling Information' Resources A Driving Force for A d w BarbaraJeadFunke, (515) 743-8343 AdamS, GeraldMclm, (515) 782-7218

Participation Appanbose, Rodger Kaster, (515) 437-7279 Audubdn, DaleWight, (712) 263-2449

I gases. These stockpiles &e ideal Cerro dordo, JoeMyhre, (515) 423.0491

playgrounds for-disease carrying Chickasaw Jeff Beneke, (319) 235-031 1 Clav, Dave Horan, 17121 262-7225 I

mosquitoes and rodents. ~egardless of clahon, Tim ~ngelhardt, (3191245-1516

+the facts, three million tires are - I Crawford, Clinton, ~ a r y Dale Vallem, wight, (309) (712) 793.6300~ 263-2449 discarded in Iowa per year. Proper Davis. Dale Uehling, (515) 683-06~0 '

disposal of waste tires is essential. Decatur, ~arry EaStin, (5151 446-4362 Des Moines, Hal Morton, (3191 753-8126

I ' This is a perfect opportunity for students . . . to form an I! Recycle Team. Students. may '

become a driving force in eliginating + .

Tire piles are a fire hazard and a play- ground.for disease carrying mosquitoes and rodents. ,

these potential health hazards by educating residents in proper tire maintenance, ,

cbllecting waste tires from ditches and roadsides and

. . ' participating in tire amnesty days for

of waste tires.,

For details on how yo,u'can actively participate in your own communitfr, contact your local solid waste agency.

. . I ~ i u r aTire ~e;);clin~ Facility UT.Tire in Des Moi.nes handles many of the tires that are recovered from Iowa's waste stream. UT shreds recycled tires into chips that afe used as fuel in power plants and UT has initiated a process to grind tires fcr the manufacturing of new , rubber products. If your students would like to see how recycled tires are processed please contact John Kinsey at (515) 262-4900.

Dickinson,Dave Horan, (712) i62-7525 Dubuque, WVal lem, (309) 793-6300 Emmet, Dave Horan, (712) 262-7225 . Eloyd, Joe Myhre, (515) 423-0491 - . Frankjin, Joe Mjrhre, (515) 423-0491 Greene, DaleWight, (712) 263-2449 ' G ~ n d y , Jeff Beneke, (319) 235-0311

. Guthrie:DaleWight, (712) 263-2449 Hancock, Joe Myhre, (51'5) 423-0491 . Henry, HalMorton, (319) 753-8126 Howard, Craig Fencl, (319) 547-3199 Ida, DaleWight, (712) 263-2449 Iowa, DeeVanderhoef; (a19) 351-6872 Jackson, GaryVallem, (309) 793-6300 Johnson, DeeVanderhoef, (319) 351-6872 Jones, ~ j e ~ a n d e r h o e f ; (319) 351,43872' Kossuth, Joe Myhre, (515) 423-0491 ,

Lee, Ha18Morton, (319) 753-8126 , Lm, DeeVanderhoef, (319) 351-6872. Louisa, GaryV@em, (509) 793-6300 Lucas, Craig D@, (515)-828-8545 Madison, CyMcDonald,,(515)-462-3325 Marion, Craig D@, (515) 818,8545 ,

Marshall, Joe Robertson, (515) 752-0646 Mills, Donn Dierks, (712) 328-4666 Mitchell, Joe Myhre, (515) 423-0491 . Monroe, Craig Duffy, (515)-828-8545 Muscathe, GaryVallem, (309) 793-6300 Page, Myron ~ a h t z , (712) 542-4215 Palo Alto, Dave Horan, (712) 262-7225 Plymouth, Bruce Lancaster, (712) 546-6071 Pocaholftas, bave Horan, (712) 262-7225 Polk, Thomas Hadden, (515) 323-6535 PottaGattamie, Donn Dierks, (712) 328-4666 Poweshiek, Craig D m , (515) 828-8545 Ringgold, Gerald Mclain, (515) 782-7218 Scott, GaryVallem, (309) 793-6300 Shelby, Dale Wi ht (712) 263-2449 '

Tama, DeeVanierioef, (319) 351-6872 . Taylor, Gerald Mclain, (515) 782-7218 Union, Gerald Mclain, (515) 782-7218

' Van Buren; Dale Uehling, (515) 683-0600 Wapello, Dale Uehling, (515) 683-0600 Warren, Del Baber, (515) 961-1023 Wayne, Larry Andre&, (515) 872-2242 . Winnebago, Joe Myhre, (515) 423-0491 Woodbu~y, Joan Tomlinson, (712) 873-3837 Worth, Joe Myhre, (515)-423-0491

' September 18-24 October 2000 - November 3-5 Novdmber 15 : Pollution Preveiztion , EnergyAtuareness . . Environmental tlrnerica Recycles

, Month Polpoum Fall , . Day National Science Energy awareness ' Workshop Information and ' .

Teachersi4ssociation curriculum for Sponsored by ICEC. "resources for the 4th source reduction . grades 3-12 , Covers numerous annual event

available at ' environmental edu-. available at '

www.enerwnet.net cationtopics. Contact . www.america -

Duane Toomse'n, recyclesday.org , . (515) 278-2167, '. '

' dtoomsen@aol.'com

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