We have over 1,000 pounds of plastic so far! All over the Earth there is plastic. In the waterways, landfills, highways and oceans. All this plastic causes a negative impact on the environment. Like in the ocean, plastic is killing coral reefs and animals. Then on land, plastic is killing plants and more animals because all this plastic is harming our environment. Rochester Memorial School is doing something to fix it. Here at Rochester Memorial School we are doing this program to help recycle plastic. The program is called NexTrex, and once we deliver the plastic film we collected to NexTrex, they turn it into decking and outdoor furniture. We have been getting plastic film from people who heard about the challenge and wanted to help. Then to help spread the word more we have made posters, educated younger students and community and written articles explaining the challenge. Please continue to send in plastic and help make a difference.
By Jessica Detrani