Louisa Hodges

"Waste Not-Want Not" is a recycling program developed by Hodges to encourage Bethany Christian School to save natural resources and reduce waste. Fourth and fifth-grade students will manage a school-wide initiative to increase the amount of materials recycled. Students will create an online interactive newsletter to encourage parents and community members to adopt recycling practices at home. They will also research environment-friendly and recyclable alternatives to replace wasteful and environmentally harmful products used throughout the school. Lastly, online lessons will help students apply scientific reasoning to understand how recycling can eliminate air pollution. The "Waste Not-Want Not" project is designed to build strategic problem-solving skills and emphasize the importance of environmental stewardship. Hodges resides in Baker.