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Recycling bins at school sporting events?

Yesterday was a basketball marathon day at one of our local high schools, Shawnee Mission South. (Rhys played 3 games). I always carry my reusable bottle, usually full of ice tea, but sometimes just water. As I sat and watched 3 hours worth of games, I stopped counting the number of plastic water, sports drinks, soda, or other beverage containers that went in the regular trash cans. I didn't see one recycling container in the gym. I'm not sure how many games were played yesterday, but let me try to estimate how many bottles were trashed. There were 2 courts being played during the 3 games, which meant 4 teams. On average, 7 players per game. 28 x3=84. 84. That's just the number of bottles used by the players. Add a few dozen for the fans, coaches, etc per game. I know there were a lot more than 3 games played yesterday.

At one high school, 2 days worth of games, there could easily have been over a thousand bottles. I think it's time to send an email to the school district to see what could be done to correct this. Better yet, I can call them tomorrow: Shawnee Mission School District Facilities Office (913) 993-6443.