Educational Resources

Tools for Teachers, Scout Leaders,
Neighborhood Associations, Citizens and Parents 

The CVWMA offers a variety of educational tools for citizens in Central Virginia. Whether you are working with a group of adults or children, CVWMA can help you teach the value of recycling.   Our most popular item is our award-winning* educational program Journey Through the MRF a custom video about recycling in central Virginia that comes with educational products.

Journey Through the MRF: a video field trip inside a recycling facility & Resource Toolkit (elementary & up) 

Kids follow the journey of items collected in local curbside and drop-off recycling bins through the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) and eventually back into grocery stores. The Toolkit comes in a tote bag made from recycled soda bottles and includes samples of products made from recycled materials and fun educational activities for students in kindergarten through high school.  Correlated to the Virginia Standards of Learning.  DVD or VHS

*Journey Through the MRF received a 2005 Excellence Award from the Solid Waste Association of North America.

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If you have a special need that is not addressed in this section feel free to contact the CVWMA at info@cvwma.com or 359-8413 and ask for the Public Information Department.