The “Rondo Rethinks Recycling” project engaged youth in creative activities to raise community awareness of waste issues. Youth learned about recycling and toxicity reduction during summer programs and after school programs. Youth led an effort to offer event recycling at the Rondo Days festival. Youth knocked on doors and had conversations with over 150 households about recycling and reuse. Families and staff have started recycling and using non-toxic cleaners. At an annual event for senior citizens in the neighborhood, 96% of the waste created was recycled or composted.