Ridwell

Ridwell: Tikkun Olam

At the JCC ELS, we practice and actively teach Tikkun Olam, which means repairing the world through loving acts of kindness. This year as part of our garden program and efforts to increase our sustainable efforts in the name of Tukkun Olam, we have begun collecting multilayer plastic for recycling through Ridwell. Each classroom has a Ridwell bag to collect multilayer plastic like snack wrappers and chip bags. Below you will see a list of items that are accepted. 

Students have expressed excitement around this new program. One kiddo even said, "I'm taking care of the Earth!" as they put their snack wrapper into the bag! They will be actively involved in recycling their own multilayer plastic in the classroom and will take turns helping Dana with the weekly collection. Ask your kiddos about Ridwell. Maybe Ridwell will ripple into your homes as well!  

Thank you for supporting our efforts to teach our students about caring for the Earth!