GSEM Bronze Award Project Catalog

Can You Recycle That?

Bronze Award Team: Troop 9178

Issue: Recycling was lacking in the City of Kirksville. Root Cause: Many individuals were unaware of local recycling initiatives that would make recycling more convenient.

Project Details: After learning that the City of Kirksville was looking for ways to promote recycling, Girl Scout members from Troop 9178 decided to take action to do their part of the community. The Juniors began by researching the recycling process and visiting a local recycling center to better understand the issue. Then, they wrote and filmed a short skit to demonstrate what can and cannot be recycled and posted the video to YouTube. The Girl Scouts also created a presentation and flyer with a QR code to their video to raise awareness. They shared their project during local community events, with college students in the area and with fellow Girl Scouts.

Target Audience: Members of the Kirksville community.

Littering Is Bad

Bronze Award Team: Troop 2228

Issue: There was only one trash can outside their school near the playground and it was overflowing with trash, causing kids to litter. Root Cause: There are not enough trash cans near the school playground.

Project Details: To address the issue of littering at their school, members from Troop 2228 created a presentation and spoke with school administration to add additional trash cans near the playground. With more trash cans placed outside, students were less inclined to litter since the cans were no longer overflowing. The Girl Scouts were then asked to become advocates against littering and speak with their peers on the importance of picking up trash. The Juniors created a slide show and presented to the students at Harvest Ridge Elementary School during a school assembly.

Target Audience: The Harvest Ridge community of students and staff.