school recycling

Scholastic Classroom Resource

AF&PA and Scholastic have teamed-up to create an on-line resource on paper recycling for teachers.

Videos

Making Paper demonstrates a standards-based Project Learning Tree classroom activity, while also educating students about the actual paper making process.

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The Recycling Troopers program highlighted on this video empowers students to make a difference by
increasing the amount of paper being recovered for recycling.

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Curb to Consumer

RECYCLING is a word that we hear every day - in discussions, on television, on billboards and in magazines. Chances are, you pass dozens of recycling bins as you go about your daily routine. Click here to learn more.

 

AF&PA Recycling Awards Winners

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Recycling Awards recognize outstanding programs that promote the recovery of high quality paper for recycling.

• 2008 Winners
• 2007 Winners
• 2006 Winners
  

 

 

A guide for developing a recycling program at your school Interested in starting a school recycling program? Learn more about how you can involve your school in paper recycling.	2007 Recovered Paper Annual Statistics In 2007, an all-time high 56 percent of the paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling.  The 54.3 million tons of paper recovered equal approximately 360 pounds for every man woman and child in America.
Frequently asked questions about paper recycling Find answers to common questions about paper recycling.	Order Materials Download and order materials about paper recycling.
Paper Recycling: From Curb to Consumer Paper Recycling: Curb to Consumer.	Additional Links and Resources American Forest & Paper Association Classroom In A Can Keep America Beautiful Paperboard Packaging Alliance Project Learning Tree