It's a Fact Since Ken’s involvement in the recycling club, the school has seen dramatic reductions in the amount of waste they produce - 80% reduction in organic waste and over 60% reduction in recyclables entering into the garbage stream.

Since Ken’s involvement, the school has seen dramatic reductions in the amount of waste they produce, with student audits revealing an 80% reduction in organic waste and over 60% reduction in recyclables entering into the garbage stream in its first year alone. The program has continued to produce meaningful results, and more importantly, it has helped students of Robert Little realize that they were creating far too much waste in their classrooms and how they could reduce the unnecessary waste.

In addition to the recycling program, Ken has focused on a project to create naturalized learning grounds at Robert Little Public School. With the input of students, parents, teachers and members of the community, Ken designed a schoolyard that provides shade, gardens, quiet sitting areas and space for outdoor learning opportunities. Mulch derived from the school composting program is used to enhance the fertility of the soil in the schoolyard gardens. With the assistance of many helping hands, the project has moved forward with several gardens and landscape design plans in the works.

By leading through example and providing children with opportunities to enrich their lives and meet success, Ken has created awareness among students about the importance of taking responsibility for the health of their environment. Recycling and composting has become a major part of the school’s culture and are incorporated into the daily routine of the school.