In the Working Ahead section in Modules 1, 2, and 3, you were informed to collect items to be recycled and log a journal of these items. You were also instructed to select either Module 2 or Module 3 to collect these items.
Your assignment in this module is to submit your weeklong Recycling Journal, along with an analysis of your recycling efforts and an examination of the recycling process.
Be sure to examine what you have recycled in your chosen week and estimate how many grocery sacks of material you recycled—try to estimate the size. Results showing who recycled the most material will be posted by your facilitator in Module 5.
For this assignment, complete the following:
Part 1
Review your Recycling Journal for the week you selected. Write a report that covers the next two parts of this assignment.
Part 2
Based on what you identified as recyclable in one week and using this data, estimate how much garbage your entire locality or city could prevent sending to the landfill. Include the following:
Part 3
Examine the process of recycling. Include the following:
Support your statements with appropriate examples and scholarly references.
Write a 4–5-page report in Word format. Submit the report, along with your recycling journal. Apply APA standards t
| Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
| Adequately used data from the Recycling Journal to estimate how much garbage your community can save from the landfill. |
36 |
| Examined the process of recycling, providing a thorough explanation of how recycled material is used as well as how one can impact the creation of renewed resources through recycling. |
24 |
| Provided appropriate examples and scholarly references in support. |
20 |
| Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. |
20 |
| Total: |
100 |
